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Sub-area · Risca West · Caerphilly · Wales

Living in Caerphilly 017B

Part of Risca West · 1,637 residents

Caerphilly 017B is a sub-area in Risca West, Caerphilly that skews 50–64 year-old and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £736 a month, up 8.2% on the year. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (52nd percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£736+8.2%
vs last year
Liveability
95/100
Composite score
Safety
71/100
Higher is safer
Transport
92/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1817%
18–3419%
35–4920%
50–6423%
65+22%
Population1,637
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person42%Couple with children13%Lone parent12%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 6.50
White97%Asian2%Black0%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian37%Muslim1%No religion53%Other2%
Country of birth
Born in UK94%
Born outside UK6%
General health (self-reported)
Good75%Fair18%Bad8%
Disability prevalence23%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above25%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications22%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Caerphilly 017B?

Caerphilly 017B sits inside Risca West, part of the wider Caerphilly council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Caerphilly 017B for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Caerphilly 017B?
The median monthly rent across Caerphilly 017B is £736.
How safe is Caerphilly 017B?
Caerphilly 017B has a safety score of 71/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Caerphilly 017B?
Transport score: 92/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Caerphilly 017B part of?
Caerphilly 017B sits inside the Risca West neighbourhood, in Caerphilly, Wales.