Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

EVEREST DRIVE, NP8 1DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EVEREST DRIVE, NP8 1DH.

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Population

304

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 43,700 /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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Index Insight: NP8 1DH is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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8/10
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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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1/10
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8/10
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10/10
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Area Character

NP8 1DH is a premium owner-occupier postcode — median prices of £452k, 83% home ownership, and a low-deprivation rank put this address in the top tier nationally for wealth indicators. £452k prices with low crime and a mature community — a long-term hold. Property prices are trending up 6.0% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

NP8 1DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Everest Drive, 0.3km from Pen-y-Dre in Crickhowell. Administratively it sits within Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For serious buyers, NP8 1DH is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 83% 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 14 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £452k, up 6.0% 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 1DH are sourced from Output Area W00002321 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for NP8 1DH. The average age is 52.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.3%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 408,000

6 sales · Mean £ 372,250

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

NP8 1DH has low crime rates — 14 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.

Violence and sexual offences14
Vehicle crime4
Drugs3
Public order3
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Crickhowell Service Station (Shop)0.4 km
  • E & G Jehu Stores0.5 km
  • Crickhowell Service Station (Shop)0.4 km
  • E & G Jehu Stores0.5 km
  • Bacchus Wine Shop0.5 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Manor Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.4 km
  • Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast0.4 km
  • Manor Hotel0.4 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Swan Inn0.4 km
  • Britania Inn0.5 km
  • Swan Inn0.4 km
  • The Britannia Inn0.5 km
  • Crickhowell Bowling Club0.8 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Bookish0.5 km
  • Red Indigo0.2 km
  • The Courtroom Coffee Shop0.5 km
  • The Courtyard0.5 km
  • Yummy Kitchen0.5 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Maali Kitchen Crickhowell0.6 km
  • Maali Kitchen Crickhowell0.6 km
  • Gourmet Wok Experience0.5 km
  • Gourmet Wok Experience0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ebbw Vale Town10.0 km
  • Abergavenny10.4 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway12.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Crickhowell CP School0.1 km
  • Crickhowell CP School0.1 km
  • Allsorts Nursery0.2 km
  • Crickhowell High School0.3 km
  • Oakfield Drive0.5 km