Parish in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.608, -3.099 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 24 90 |
| Population: | 20,443 |
| Dialling code: | 01633 (Newport) |
Risca West is a parish and electoral ward within Caerphilly county borough in south-eastern Wales, sitting on the urban edge of the old South Wales Coalfield. The area occupies gentle valley slopes near the Ebbw River and is part of the broader Risca townscape, with classic nineteenth-century terraced housing and the legacy of former pits and industrial transport routes visible in reclaimed green corridors and canal-side paths.
Historically shaped by coal and iron, the community has shifted towards commuting and local services, with many residents travelling to Newport or Cardiff for work while community life remains centred on clubs, churches and voluntary groups. Recent years have seen regeneration projects, improved rail links such as Risca and Pontymister station and an emphasis on parks and walking routes that celebrate the parish’s industrial past while supporting a quieter, residential character.
NP11 6EJ, NP11 6DA, NP11 7AF, NP11 7AD, NP11 6ET, NP11 6NB, NP11 6HG, NP11 7AA, NP11 6ES, NP11 6GN