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Risca
City in Caerphilly, United Kingdom
Overview
Risca is a compact, friendly town set on the edge of the Welsh valleys, offering a mix of local charm and green landscapes. Its proximity to Newport and good rail links make it a convenient base for exploring southeast Wales.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Caerphilly
Population
20,443
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.61°, -3.10°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$2,225
Local Cost
$1,260
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
15.8°C
Winter Avg
5.3°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
-5.8°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
177 Mbps
Upload
43 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
7
Parks
4
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CWL
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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