Town Pop. 14,977

Living in Risca: Liveability Score 59/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Risca comes out at 59/100 on the 7 categories we can score here. Its biggest lead over the typical UK town is healthcare: 51/100 against a national town median of 18/100. Of the 3 places sharing the NP10 postcode district, Risca scores lowest.

That sits 9 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 10% of the towns and villages we score. Also scoring 80 or better: safety (90) and broadband (86). Wider context for the surrounding area: NP10 postcode district.

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Risca scores 59 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
90
55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 300 crimes
↓ 40% below national average
Anti-social behaviour 224 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 89 crimes
↓ 13% below national average
Public order 79 crimes
↓ 18% below national average
Other theft 48 crimes
↓ 48% below national average
other 90 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 59 crimes
  2. 2 Sports/Recreation Area 35 crimes
  3. 3 Thistle Way 35 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
71
Air Quality NO₂ 7.6 · PM2.5 5.6 · PM10 8.8 µg/m³
76
Green Space 58
Parks Ample 11
Sports Pitches Ample 6
Allotments Ample 8
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Adequate 3
Playgrounds Ample 10

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
51
A&E departmentsWeston General Hospital19.7 mi
Southmead Hospital21.7 mi
St Michael's Hospital22.4 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust4.9 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
3 GP surgeries in area
GP capacity1,472 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
86
Full fibre (FTTP)88.8%
available across Caerphilly
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
94.1%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
94.3%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.4%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 307 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate55.2%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed55.2%Unemployed3%Retired24.4%Student3.6%Other inactive13.8%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial28.8%Skilled & technical32.7%Routine & elementary38.5%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications22.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)11.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)16.1%Level 3 (A levels)17.3%Level 4+ (degree & above)24.4%Apprenticeship5.8%Other (incl. vocational)3%
Home ownership66.7%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
68
Council tax Caerphilly · 2025-26
A £1,304
B £1,521
C £1,739
D £1,956
E £2,391
F £2,825
G £3,260
H £3,912
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
30
Risca and Pontymister 0.6 mi
Crosskeys 1.2 mi
Rogerstone 1.9 mi
J27 M4 3.4 mi
J27 M4 3.5 mi
J26 M4 4 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
27
Pubs & Bars Ample 9
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 7
Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 7
Retail Shopping Adequate 19
Takeaways Adequate 5
Fitness Some 1

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £170,000 90
Semi-detached £175,000 25
Terraced £166,250 54
5-year monthly trend
All Detached Semi Terraced
£133k £186k £241k £294k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Machen 50 2.0 mi away ⇄
Rogerstone 62 2.1 mi away ⇄
Abercarn 55 2.7 mi away ⇄
Trethomas 56 3.1 mi away ⇄
Cwmfelinfach 50 3.1 mi away ⇄
Ynysddu 47 3.7 mi away ⇄
Cwmbrân 65 4.2 mi away ⇄
Bedwas 66 4.3 mi away ⇄
Newbridge 58 4.4 mi away ⇄
Castleton (Newport) 48 4.8 mi away ⇄
Pontllanfraith 60 4.9 mi away ⇄
Swffryd 57 5.2 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Risca a nice place to live?

Risca is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Risca is 59/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Risca?

Risca is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 90/100. There were 830 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Risca?

The current median house price in Risca is £170,000, around 40% below the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £175,000, terraced £166,250. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 13%. There were 90 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Risca

NP10 63 ⇄
NP11 56 ⇄

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