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NP8 1SA

Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower

Powys

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Detailed insights for NP8 1SA

Overview

Postcode NP8 1SA 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 very low crime levels, with around 25.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 71% 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 8.6 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
25
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
9/10
Social housing
1.5%
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 1,434 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse has a very low crime rate, with approximately 25.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.5%

Approximately 1.5% 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 1SA.

Transport

The nearest station is Ebbw Vale Town located about 8.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
302
Population density
16.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
11.63(-66%)
Other theft
5.58(+22%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.33(-68%)
Burglary
2.33(0%)
Public order
1.4(-83%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
289
96.01%
Irish
4
1.33%
White and Asian (mixed)
3
1%
Other White
3
1%
Indian
1
0.33%
Total population: 301

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
132
49.07%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.1%
No qualifications
29
10.78%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
10.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
17
6.32%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
52.63%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
23.31%
Owns with a mortgage
23
17.29%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.51%
Social rents from council
2
1.5%
Total households: 133

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 1 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP8 1SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near NP8 1SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Aug 2025Tyffynon, Crickhowell, NP8 1RUDetachedFreehold£485,000

Schools

In the NP8 1SA postcode area, located within Crickhowell, Llangynidr & Llangorse, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No Supermarkets & Convenience Stores nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for NP8 1SA, 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
ParishCwmdu and DistrictW04000302
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Crickhowell, Llangynidr & LlangorseW02000114
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 018HW01001905
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about NP8 1SA

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

The area around NP8 1SA records about 25 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 1SA?

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

How deprived is the area around NP8 1SA?

NP8 1SA scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,434 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering NP8 1SA 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).

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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.