NP8 1AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llangenny Lane, 0.1km from Green, The in Crickhowell. Administratively it sits within Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, NP8 1AN is a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 52 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 52% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £538k, up 98.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for NP8 1AN are sourced from Output Area W00002324 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LLANGENNY LANE, NP8 1AN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLANGENNY LANE, NP8 1AN.
298
52
£ 43,700 /yr
36%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
With 52% social renting, NP8 1AN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 98.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP8 1AN. The average age is 51.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 581,250
4 sales · Mean £ 601,875
Semi-Detached
£ 413,500
2 sales · Mean £ 413,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NP8 1AN has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bacchus Wine Shop0.4 km
- F E Richards of Crickhowell0.5 km
- Grenfells & Son0.5 km
- M T Cashell & Sons Ltd0.5 km
- Natural Weigh - zero waste shop0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- The Dragon Inn0.5 km
- The Dragon Inn0.5 km
- Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- The Bear Hotel0.5 km
- Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Crickhowell Bowling Club0.2 km
- Treebeards Bar0.5 km
- Crickhowell Bowling Club0.2 km
- Treebeards Bar0.5 km
- Swan Inn0.6 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Boots0.4 km
- Cafe Le Gallois0.4 km
- Crickhowell Cricket Club0.2 km
- Crickhowell News0.5 km
- Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gourmet Wok Experience0.4 km
- Gourmet Wok Experience0.4 km
- Maali Kitchen Crickhowell0.5 km
- Maali Kitchen Crickhowell0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergavenny9.5 km
- Ebbw Vale Town9.8 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway11.9 km
Bus Stops
- Maesyffynnon0.2 km
- Elvicta Estate0.2 km
- Elvicta Estate0.2 km
- Crickhowell Health Centre0.2 km
- Crickhowell Health Centre0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: NP81AN · Data under Open Government Licence