Area Analysis Powys, Wales

NP8 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the NP8 postcode area.

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Population

5,490

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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9/10
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9/10
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1/10
workEmployment
4/10
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2/10
paymentsAffluence
7/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
9/10
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10/10
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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

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.

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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
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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