Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

FFYNNONAU, NP8 1DB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FFYNNONAU, NP8 1DB.

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Population

364

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Avg Age

44

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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: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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9/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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4/10
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1/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. NP8 1DB's 70% ownership and 44-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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

NP8 1DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ffynnonau, 0.2km from Ffynnonau 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 1DB is a diverse rural area with a mix of families, workers and retirees. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

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 £237k. 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 1DB are sourced from Output Area W00009788 (shared with 5 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 1DB. The average age is 43.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 287,000

1 sales · Mean £ 287,000

Terraced

£ 212,500

2 sales · Mean £ 212,500

Semi-Detached

£ 187,500

4 sales · Mean £ 186,250

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

NP8 1DB 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.

Violence and sexual offences12
Vehicle crime5
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Bacchus Wine Shop0.6 km
  • F E Richards of Crickhowell0.6 km
  • Grenfells & Son0.6 km
  • M T Cashell & Sons Ltd0.6 km
  • Natural Weigh - zero waste shop0.6 km
  • + 11 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

8 nearby
  • The Dragon Inn0.7 km
  • The Dragon Inn0.7 km
  • Gwyn Deri Bed & Breakfast0.6 km
  • Manor Hotel0.4 km
  • The Bear Hotel0.5 km
  • + 3 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Crickhowell Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Treebeards Bar0.6 km
  • Crickhowell Bowling Club0.7 km
  • Treebeards Bar0.6 km
  • Swan Inn0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Boots0.6 km
  • Cafe Le Gallois0.6 km
  • Crickhowell Cricket Club0.7 km
  • Crickhowell News0.6 km
  • Crickhowell Resource and Information Centre0.6 km
  • + 23 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abergavenny10.1 km
  • Ebbw Vale Town10.3 km
  • Ebbw Vale Parkway12.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Oakfield Drive0.2 km
  • Oakfield Drive0.2 km
  • Allsorts Nursery0.4 km
  • Crickhowell CP School0.4 km
  • Crickhowell CP School0.4 km