Area guide · Caerphilly

Living in Risca

A snapshot of life in Risca, Wales — house prices, crime, schools, broadband and more, drawn straight from official UK datasets.

At a glance

Risca is a town in Caerphilly, Wales with a population of 15,194. The average house price is £194,731 and the overall crime rate is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Where Risca ranks

Affordability
#47 of 147 cheapest towns in Wales
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Safety
#97 of 137 safest towns in Wales
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Schools
Not currently ranked

Population

15,194

Avg House Price

£194,731

Crime Rate

84.9/1k

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

N/A

Avg Download Speed

420 Mbps

EPC Rating

Median Income

£28,905.7

Median Age

43.9

House Prices (2025)

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Risca's detached homes (£357,750) command roughly 2.1× the price of a terraced (£171,611).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Risca prices have risen 64% over the last 9 years (£118,464 → £194,731).

Property Type	Average	Median	Sales Count
Detached	£357,750	£368,500	8
Semi-Detached	£200,733	£195,000	58
Terraced	£171,611	£170,000	63
Flat	N/A	N/A	0

Crime & safety

The overall crime rate in Risca is 84.9 per 1,000 residents.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Most common offence in Risca: violent crime (42% of all recorded crimes).

Schools & Education

School Inspection Breakdown

School Details

Total Schools	0
Primary	0
Secondary	0
% Top two bands	N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Risca averages 420 Mbps — 320% above the typical UK download speed.

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Most Risca homes sit at band C on the EPC scale. 63.5% of homes reach band C or above.

Average EPC Rating	C
Average EPC Score	70.7
% Rated C or Above	63.5%
Avg Energy Cost (per year)	£1,193

Demographics & Economy

Population	15,194
Median Age	43.9
Median Household Income	£28,905.7
Employment Rate	53.4%
Owner Occupied	64%
Degree-Level Qualified	24.6%

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the average house price in Risca?

The average house price in Risca is £194,731 based on Land Registry sales in 2025.

What is the cheapest type of property to buy in Risca?

The most affordable entry point in Risca is a terraced, with an average price of £171,611.

Is Risca a safe place to live?

Risca has a recorded crime rate of 84.9 per 1,000 residents. Whether that feels "safe" depends on the comparison — see how it stacks up against nearby towns in the rankings below.

What broadband speeds are available in Risca?

Average broadband download speeds in Risca are around 420 Mbps. Superfast (30 Mbps+) coverage reaches 97.1% of premises.

How big is Risca?

Risca is a settlement in Caerphilly with a population of approximately 15,194.

Most compared with

How does Risca stack up against its neighbours?

Aberbargoed

Risca

House price: £177,121 · £194,731
Crime rate: 85 · 84.9
Distance: 7.4 mi

Abercarn

Risca

House price: £166,339 · £194,731
Crime rate: 84.7 · 84.9
Distance: 2.7 mi

Abercynon

Risca

House price: £161,702 · £194,731
Crime rate: N/A · 84.9
Distance: 10.2 mi

Abersychan

Risca

House price: £161,481 · £194,731
Crime rate: 101.9 · 84.9
Distance: 8.4 mi

Abertillery

Risca

House price: £131,204 · £194,731
Crime rate: 156.6 · 84.9
Distance: 8.5 mi

Abertridwr and Senghenydd

Risca

House price: £157,985 · £194,731
Crime rate: 85.1 · 84.9
Distance: 7.3 mi

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