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Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

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About

The Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward encompasses a distinct section of the Usk Valley within the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area is defined by the River Usk and the surrounding slopes of Table Mountain and the Black Mountains. The ward includes the market town of Crickhowell, known for its historic bridge, and the smaller villages of Cwmdu and Tretower, which are set within more sheltered rural landscapes.

The landscape is a mix of farmland, woodland, and open moorland, with the remains of Tretower Castle and Court forming a significant historical site. Agriculture remains a visible part of the local economy. The area is traversed by the Brecon and Monmouthshire Canal and several long-distance walking paths, including the Usk Valley Walk.

Area overview

On average Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. Approximately 10.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower is £50,686 per year. Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower is home to around 3,495 people, with a population density of about 31 per km².

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower Population
3,495
Population density
31 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.04(-17%)
Other theft
6.87(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.72(-22%)
Public order
4.86(-41%)
Burglary
3.43(+47%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,293
94.17%
Other White
64
1.83%
Other Asian
29
0.83%
Irish
21
0.6%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.57%
Total population: 3,497

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,347
44.44%
Level 3 (A level)
459
15.14%
No qualifications
423
13.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
377
12.44%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
199
6.57%
Total 16+ residents: 3,031

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
818
52.14%
Owns with a mortgage
311
19.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
151
9.62%
Social rents from council
113
7.2%
Other social rented
104
6.63%
Total households: 1,569

Property prices in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

Median price£412,500
Price per sq ft£326
Sales (last 12 months)26
Typical range (middle 50%)£288K – £500K

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £412,500 (about £326 per square foot) in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,000 up to £740,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached13£485,000£355
Semi-Detached9£325,000£296
Terraced3£223,000£267
Flats1£110,000£292

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£279,950£262,000£156,250
2017£391,750£195,000£192,500
2018£380,000£217,500£175,000
2019£344,000£219,500£199,950
2020£376,000£200,000£244,975
2021£389,975£250,000£290,000
2022£537,500£335,000£300,000
2023£452,500£290,000£390,000
2024£472,500£278,750£265,000
2025£475,000£350,000£220,000
2026£505,000£325,000£223,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£235£231£204
2017£263£217£200
2018£291£230£244
2019£268£222£251
2020£284£219£227
2021£286£288£311
2022£315£347£323
2023£329£298£270
2024£342£315£379
2025£357£319£253
2026£348£296£370
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower in the last year.

Frequently asked questions about Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

Is Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower safe?

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower?

The median sale price in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower is £412,500 (about £326 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower?

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower sits around rank 1,469 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower?

The average household income in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower is around £50,686 per year, and 10% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower?

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower is represented by 2 elected councillors: Chloe Masefield (Liberal Democrats) and Claire Catherine Hall (Liberal Democrats).

All postcodes in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

NP77LP

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

NP81DJ

Brookfields

NP77LY

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NP81BT

Llanbedr Road

NP81AD

Beaufort Street

NP81DF

Elvicta Estates

NP81TJ

Martell Way

NP81DP

Brynant

NP81RG

Heol Saeson

NP81BX

Mountain View

NP81BW

High Street

NP81DX

Cwmbeth Close

NP81DU

Oakfield Drive

NP81BN

Clarence Villas

NP81AJ

Beaufort Street

NP81AQ

Cwrt Newydd

NP81SE

Brecon Road

NP81AS

Lamb Lane

NP81DN

Victoria Terrace

NP81HB

Llangenny Lane

NP81EN

Brook Cottages

NP81BR

Llanbedr Road

NP81RF

Vine Tree Cottages

NP81DE

Brecon Road

NP81EW

Usk View

NP81SF

Brecon Road

NP81DW

Rectory Road

NP81AR

Bridge Street

NP81RE

Tower Terrace

NP81EZ

Mountain View

NP81SG

Talgarth Road

NP81DR

Oakfield Drive

NP81RR

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NP81TE

Deanes Drive

NP81ER

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NP81DQ

Derwen Fawr

NP81DY

Oakfield Drive

NP81TA

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NP81BD

High Street

NP77LR

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NP81AN

Llangenny Lane

NP81SB

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NP81AU

New Road

NP81SH

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NP81AW

Lamb Lane

NP81TB

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NP81RW

The Crescent

NP81DG

Brecon Road

NP81RY

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NP81EH

Old Abbey Place

NP81RH

Gliffaes Road

NP81BY

Llanbedr Road

NP81BQ

Tower Street

NP81BE

High Street

NP81TP

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NP81SL

Great Oak Road

NP81ED

Beaufort Street

NP81DT

Latham Court

NP81AT

New Road

NP81EU

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NP81RN

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NP81RS

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NP81AG

Beaufort Street

NP81BH

High Street

NP81SP

Llanbedr Road

NP81RP

St Michaels Close

NP81SS

Moor Park Cottages

NP81SN

Bellfountain Road

NP81AP

Castle Road

NP81HD

Llangenny Lane

NP81ST

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NP81AF

Greenhill Way

NP81EX

The Green

NP81BU

Orchard Lane

NP81DA

Ffynnonau

NP81TN

Dan Y Gollen

NP81ET

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NP81RU

Cwmdu Court

NP81DD

Danygrug

NP81DS

Darren View

NP81EY

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NP81SJ

Pontfaen

NP81RD

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NP81DL

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NP81HF

Pengilfach Cottages

NP81AE

Beaufort Street

NP81BB

Church Lane

NP81RL

Gliffaes Cottages

NP81AL

Greenhill Villas

NP81SW

Great Oak Road

NP81TL

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NP81EG

Post Office Row

NP81EE

Beaufort Street

NP81BL

Tower Street

NP81SR

Maes Ffynnon

NP81RB

Brecon Road

NP81RT

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

NP81HA

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

NP81SA

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

NP81BJ

Silver Lane

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.