NP8 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 188 active and 46 retired postcodes.
The largest share of NP8 (27%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a picturesque rural retirement spot — large homes, older residents, very low crime (16%). A further 14% of the district is made up of a rural commuter area popular with professional households. This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes NP8 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in NP8 are around £482k, up 7.9% year-on-year. Safety: Crime across NP8 is moderate at 106 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with similar urban districts. Figures vary considerably by individual street. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 50 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full NP8 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
NP8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP8 postcode area.
groups
Population5,490
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 46,200 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
shieldSafety
9/10family_restroomFamily
9/10favoriteHealth
1/10workEmployment
4/10diversity_3Diversity
2/10paymentsAffluence
7/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
9/10trending_upInvestment
10/10psychology
Area Character
A sought-after, premium postcode. NP8's low deprivation rank, 74% ownership, and £482k median price place it in the top quintile nationally for residential quality. Crime rates in this specific area are moderate. Property prices average £482k. Property prices are trending up 7.9% year-on-year.
home £482,666 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.0%
Asian / British Asian1.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.6%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences263
Other theft67
Public order56
Criminal damage and arson48
Anti-social behaviour46
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Miss S Alford
- Miss S Alford
- Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast
- Hall Farm Barn
- Llangattock Park House B&B
- + 11 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
26 nearby- The Red Lion
- Treebeards Bar
- Coach & Horses
- Crickhowell Bowling Club
- Dragons Head
- + 21 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Halo
- Y Bwyty Bach
- William Land
- Halo
- William Land
- + 39 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Bacchus Wine Shop
- Crickhowell Service Station (Shop)
- Dragon Deli
- E & G Jehu Stores
- F E Richards of Crickhowell
- + 21 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
8 nearby- Gourmet Wok Experience
- Maali Kitchen Crickhowell
- Tatws Poeth
- The Black Mountains Community Cafe
- Gourmet Wok Experience
- + 3 more
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Area Profile: NP8 · Data under Open Government Licence