NP8 — CRICKHOWELL | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in NP8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in NP8 is £440,112, which is 61% above the Gwent average of £273,109.

Properties in NP8 cost 53.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in NP8 have fallen 3.9% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£502,621	100
Semi-detached	£336,365	30
Terraced	£295,214	21
Flat	£185,000	2
All types	£440,112	166

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in NP8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, NP8 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

1.6 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.2 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in NP8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

NP8 has 4 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Crickhowell C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llangynidr C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Crickhowell High School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llangattock C.I.W. Primary School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

94,930

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in NP8 are 178.0 Mbps, with 97% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 64% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

178.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in NP8 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,285/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

NP8 — CRICKHOWELL

Area Summary

NP8 (CRICKHOWELL) offers above-average property prices (£440,112, 53% above national average), low crime (94% below national average), 4 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (178 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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ABERGAVENNY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in NP8?

The average house price in NP8 (CRICKHOWELL) is £440,112, based on 166 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 53% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have fallen by 3.9% over the past year.

Is NP8 a safe area to live?

Crime in NP8 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (1.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in NP8?

There are 4 schools in or near NP8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in NP8?

Council tax in NP8 is collected by Newport Council. The Band D rate is £2,285 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in NP8?

The average broadband download speed in NP8 is 178 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 82% of premises, ultrafast to 38%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in NP8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in NP8 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 94,930.