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NP8 1DJ

Brookfields

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

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Detailed insights for NP8 1DJ

Overview

Postcode NP8 1DJ is located in a rural hamlet, within the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse is £50,686 per year. The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town, about 6.5 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
42
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
6.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,479 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.8%

Approximately 6.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

9/10

The average income per household in Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse is £50,686 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near NP8 1DJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 6.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
301
Population density
61.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.82(-36%)
Public order
5.69(-31%)
Other crime
2.85(+36%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.85(-61%)
Other theft
2.37(-48%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
294
97.67%
Other
3
1%
Other Asian
1
0.33%
African
1
0.33%
Irish
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
122
43.42%
Level 3 (A level)
43
15.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.23%
No qualifications
35
12.46%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
19
6.76%
Total 16+ residents: 281

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
78
59.09%
Owns with a mortgage
31
23.48%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
7.58%
Other social rented
8
6.06%
Other forms of private rent
4
3.03%
Total households: 132

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.

Recent sales

There were 17 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP8 1DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP8 1DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Mar 202636, Brookfields, Crickhowell, NP8 1DJDetachedFreehold£425,000
21 Aug 202540, Brookfields, Crickhowell, NP8 1DJDetachedFreehold£443,000
15 Apr 202613, Everest Drive, Crickhowell, NP8 1DHDetachedFreehold£450,000
10 Oct 202510, Pen Y Dre, Brecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1DGTerracedFreehold£190,000
03 Oct 202528, Cwmbeth Close, Crickhowell, NP8 1DXDetachedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the NP8 1DJ postcode area, located within Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for NP8 1DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableCrickhowell C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.2 miNot applicableCrickhowell High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableLlangattock C.I.W. Primary SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of NP8 1DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for NP8 1DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miAsda ExpressBrecon Road, Crickhowell, NP8 1DEWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miJehu Stores1 Standard Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BWWalking directions to Jehu Stores
0.4 miCrickhowell News51 High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BHWalking directions to Crickhowell News

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP8 1DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chloe Masefield

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower - Elected 9 Nov 2023

Liberal Democrats

Claire Catherine Hall

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower - Elected 9 Nov 2023

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Chadwick

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
ParishCrickhowellW04000267
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crickhowell, Llangynidr & LlangorseW02000114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 018FW01001903
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1981-06-01

Frequently asked questions about NP8 1DJ

Is NP8 1DJ (Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse) safe?

The area around NP8 1DJ records about 42 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near NP8 1DJ?

The median sale price around NP8 1DJ in Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse is £412,500 (about £326 per square foot) based on 26 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP8 1DJ?

There are 3 schools close to NP8 1DJ, including Crickhowell C.P. School, Crickhowell High School and Llangattock C.I.W. Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around NP8 1DJ?

NP8 1DJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,479 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents NP8 1DJ (Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering NP8 1DJ is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Chloe Masefield (Liberal Democrats) and Claire Catherine Hall (Liberal Democrats).

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.