Postcode report
NP8 1LT Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About NP8 1LT: area rating, property, schools and local change
NP8 1LT is a postcode in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near NP8 1LT, then scores the surrounding small area 75/100 - top 8% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around NP8 1LT are health and local prosperity, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for NP8 1LT is based on Powys 018 Census 2021. It covers 6,938 residents, 29 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 75% owner-occupied, 14% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 9/10.
For property prices near NP8 1LT, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the NP8 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £505k from 34 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near NP8 1LT can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near NP8 1LT by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near NP8 1LT; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about NP8 1LT
Is NP8 1LT a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 75/100 (top 8% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near NP8 1LT?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near NP8 1LT?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for NP8 1LT?
LocaleIQ matched NP8 1LT to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in NP8 1LT?
The latest median sold price is £505k based on 34 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around NP8 1LT?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.