NP8 1BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Llanbedr Road, 0.1km from Ffynnonau in Crickhowell. Administratively it sits within Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in NP8, NP8 1BY offers a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, higher status countryside accessible from major metropolitan areas. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 47) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 75% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 16 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k. 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 1BY are sourced from Output Area W00002323 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LLANBEDR ROAD, NP8 1BY House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LLANBEDR ROAD, NP8 1BY.
363
47
£ 43,700 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: NP8 1BY is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
NP8 1BY is a mixed residential postcode — average age 47, 75% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP8 1BY. The average age is 47.4. 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, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 377,500
2 sales · Mean £ 377,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
NP8 1BY has low crime rates — 16 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Bacchus Wine Shop0.5 km
- F E Richards of Crickhowell0.6 km
- Grenfells & Son0.6 km
- M T Cashell & Sons Ltd0.6 km
- Natural Weigh - zero waste shop0.5 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
8 nearby- The Dragon Inn0.6 km
- The Dragon Inn0.6 km
- Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
- Manor Hotel0.7 km
- The Bear Hotel0.5 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- Crickhowell Bowling Club0.6 km
- Treebeards Bar0.5 km
- Crickhowell Bowling Club0.6 km
- Treebeards Bar0.5 km
- Swan Inn0.2 km
- + 3 more
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- Boots0.5 km
- Cafe Le Gallois0.6 km
- Crickhowell Cricket Club0.6 km
- Crickhowell News0.6 km
- Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre0.5 km
- + 23 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Gourmet Wok Experience0.5 km
- Gourmet Wok Experience0.5 km
- Maali Kitchen Crickhowell0.2 km
- Maali Kitchen Crickhowell0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Abergavenny9.9 km
- Ebbw Vale Town10.3 km
- Ebbw Vale Parkway12.5 km
Bus Stops
- Oakfield Drive0.1 km
- Oakfield Drive0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: NP81BY · Data under Open Government Licence