Postcode insights

NP8 1LW

Llangattock and Llangynidr

Powys

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Detailed insights for NP8 1LW

Overview

Postcode NP8 1LW is located in a rural village, within the Llangattock and Llangynidr 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 33.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 6.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
3/10
Crimes per 1k residents
33
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
0.7%
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 1,474 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

3/10

Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse has a low crime rate, with approximately 33.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 1LW.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 6.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
316
Population density
17.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.37(-52%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.46(-26%)
Other theft
4.24(-7%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.64(-72%)
Burglary
3.03(+29%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
303
95.58%
Other White
4
1.26%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
3
0.95%
Other Asian
1
0.32%
African
1
0.32%
Total population: 317

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
153
55.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
16.25%
Level 3 (A level)
30
10.83%
No qualifications
22
7.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
13
4.69%
Total 16+ residents: 277

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
82
57.75%
Owns with a mortgage
38
26.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
13.38%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.41%
Social rents from council
1
0.7%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Llangattock and Llangynidr

Median price£476,250
Price per sq ft£335
Sales (last 12 months)20
Typical range (middle 50%)£352K – £546K

Based on 20 recent sales, the median property price is £476,250 (about £335 per square foot) in Llangattock and Llangynidr area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £867,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llangattock and Llangynidr over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached16£485,000£359
Semi-Detached1£275,000£297
Terraced3£220,000£252

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llangattock and Llangynidr

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangattock and Llangynidr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£294,000£215,000£160,000
2017£260,000£220,000£387,500
2018£287,651£182,500£257,000
2019£330,000£204,000£198,000
2020£362,500£254,000£235,000
2021£385,498£299,950£240,000
2022£523,000£347,500£279,995
2023£438,500£320,000£285,000
2024£455,000£445,000£272,500
2025£545,000£488,500£220,000
2026£395,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llangattock and Llangynidr.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangattock and Llangynidr.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£260£190£215
2017£221£187£191
2018£250£175£164
2019£284£205£264
2020£257£224£267
2021£283£262£259
2022£347£315£284
2023£329£324£407
2024£355£340£294
2025£358£378£254
2026£351£297
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llangattock and Llangynidr.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llangattock and Llangynidr in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 2 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP8 1LW.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP8 1LW
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Jan 2026Dardy Cottage, Crickhowell, NP8 1PSDetachedFreehold£485,000
17 Oct 2025Y Bwthyn, Crickhowell, NP8 1PSDetachedFreehold£389,000

Schools

In the NP8 1LW 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 1LW
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.6 miNot applicableCrickhowell C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableCrickhowell High SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

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

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Jackie Charlton

Llangattock and Llangynidr - Elected 5 May 2022

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
ParishLlangattockW04000307
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crickhowell, Llangynidr & LlangorseW02000114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 018GW01001904
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP8 1LW

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

The area around NP8 1LW records about 33 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. 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 1LW?

The median sale price around NP8 1LW in Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse is £476,250 (about £335 per square foot) based on 20 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near NP8 1LW?

There are 3 schools close to NP8 1LW, 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 1LW?

NP8 1LW scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,474 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering NP8 1LW is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jackie Charlton (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.