Postcode insights

NP11 6RG

Cotswold Way

Risca East

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Detailed insights for NP11 6RG

Overview

Postcode NP11 6RG is located in an urban city, within the Risca East ward of Caerphilly in the Wales region, and forms part of the Risca East area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 39.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Risca East is £43,748 per year. The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister, about 0.6 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
40
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
21%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Risca East has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,225 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Risca East has a low crime rate, with approximately 39.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

21%

Approximately 21.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 20.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Risca East is £43,748 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP11 6RG.

Transport

The nearest station is Risca and Pontymister located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for NP11 6RG
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

Risca and Pontymister

N/A

Walking directions to Risca and Pontymister

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
214
Population density
7,086.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.64(-39%)
Anti-social behaviour
10.7(-18%)
Other theft
5.35(+17%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.35(-27%)
Public order
4.59(-44%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
198
92.52%
Other White
8
3.74%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
2
0.93%
Chinese
1
0.47%
Pakistani
1
0.47%
Total population: 214

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
55
31.25%
No qualifications
35
19.89%
Level 3 (A level)
33
18.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
10.8%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
10.23%
Total 16+ residents: 176

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
33.61%
Owns outright
31
26.05%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
17.65%
Other social rented
19
15.97%
Social rents from council
6
5.04%
Total households: 119

Property prices in Risca East

Median price£170,000
Price per sq ft£197
Sales (last 12 months)61
Typical range (middle 50%)£155K – £220K

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) in Risca East area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £400,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Risca East over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached6£279,750£258
Semi-Detached28£178,750£200
Terraced27£162,000£193

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Risca East

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£161,500£105,600£102,475
2017£198,500£110,000£105,050
2018£192,475£139,500£118,000
2019£228,000£144,000£123,500
2020£245,750£132,000£124,000
2021£257,500£165,000£145,000
2022£270,000£173,500£168,000
2023£340,000£185,000£156,500
2024£252,500£205,000£170,000
2025£342,500£192,500£163,000
2026£267,500£195,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Risca East.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Risca East.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£136£131
2017£172£129£130
2018£195£159£137
2019£184£155£153
2020£202£156£147
2021£222£179£171
2022£249£209£179
2023£251£215£194
2024£246£237£202
2025£267£212£192
2026£289£231£195
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Risca East.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Risca East in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 33 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6RG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP11 6RG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Feb 2025112, Cotswold Way, Newport, NP11 6RGTerracedFreehold£160,000
09 Jan 202646, Twmbarlwm Close, Newport, NP11 6RFTerracedFreehold£150,000
17 Sept 202550, Twmbarlwm Close, Newport, NP11 6RFTerracedLeasehold£158,000
09 Jun 202510, Twmbarlwm Close, Newport, NP11 6RFTerracedFreehold£130,000
14 Nov 202531, Quantock Close, Newport, NP11 6QWTerracedFreehold£165,000

Schools

In the NP11 6RG postcode area, located within Risca East, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP11 6RG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.4 miNot applicableRisca Community Comprehensive SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicablePentwynmawr Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.5 miNot applicableTy Sign Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP11 6RG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP11 6RG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miAlco Minimarket275-277 Elm Drive, Newport, NP11 6PPWalking directions to Alco Minimarket

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP11 6RG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Arianna Leonard

Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Nigel George

Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Philippa Leonard

Risca East - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Ruth Jones

Newport West and Islwyn - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictCaerphillyW06000018
Parliamentary ConstituencyNewport West and IslwynW07000105
WardRisca EastW05001671
ParishRisca EastW04000913
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Risca EastW02000305
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Caerphilly 016AW01001407
Police ForceGwent
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP11 6RG

Is NP11 6RG (Risca East) safe?

The area around NP11 6RG records about 40 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near NP11 6RG?

The median sale price around NP11 6RG in Risca East is £170,000 (about £197 per square foot) based on 61 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP11 6RG?

There are 4 schools close to NP11 6RG, including Risca Community Comprehensive School, Pentwynmawr Primary School and Ty Sign Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to NP11 6RG?

The closest station to NP11 6RG is Risca and Pontymister, about 965 m away.

How deprived is the area around NP11 6RG?

NP11 6RG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,225 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP11 6RG (Risca East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Newport West and Islwyn covering NP11 6RG is Ruth Jones (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Arianna Leonard (Labour Party), Nigel George (Labour Party) and Philippa Leonard (Labour Party).

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.