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NP8

CRICKHOWELL

Gwent, Wales, England

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NP8 is the postcode district for CRICKHOWELL, located in Gwent, Wales.

Avg price £440,112
1yr change ▼ 3.9%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£440,112

▼ 3.9% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

53% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

4 schools

Broadband Speed

178 Mbps

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.

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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

£426K £433K £440K £448K £455K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

94,930

Population

67

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.

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178.0 Mbps

Avg Download

32.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

82%

Superfast Coverage

38%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about NP8 CRICKHOWELL

What is the average house price in NP8 CRICKHOWELL?
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 CRICKHOWELL 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 is the population of NP8 CRICKHOWELL?
The population of NP8 (CRICKHOWELL) is approximately 94,930 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in NP8 CRICKHOWELL?
There are 4 schools in or near NP8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

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