Lamb Lane is in Crickhowell and in Powys district. NP8 1AS is located in the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lamb Lane, Crickhowell, NP8 1AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP8 1AY, NP8 1BG, NP8 1AR, NP8 1BE, NP8 1AP, NP8 1DT, NP8 1AU, NP8 1BB, NP8 1BJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding NP8 1AS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.5% | 49.7% | -3.8% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 46.5% | 50.3% | 3.8% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of NP8 1AS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 29.4% | 29% | -0.4% | 37.9% | -8.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 54.5% | 7.6% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -0.8% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 6.9% | -3.6% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.7% | 51.3% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 30.3% | 32.9% | 2.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 10.8% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 5.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around NP8 1AS this area, 8.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11.2% | 8.4% | -2.8% | 18.2% | -9.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.1% | 5.6% | -3.5% | 9.6% | -4.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.1% | 12.6% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 5.6% | 0.7% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14% | 5.6% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 48.3% | 50.3% | 2.0% | 33.8% | 16.5% |
| Other | 2.1% | 3.5% | 1.4% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 95.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 96.1% | 95.6% | -0.5% | 81.4% | 14.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 96.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 92.9% | 96.9% | 4.0% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
| Africa | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 91% | 96.9% | 5.9% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| 10+ Years | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 9.8% | -7.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | -2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.5% | 0% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90.6% | 76.7% | 13.9% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 40.9% | 37.2% | 3.7% |
| Christian | 50.3% | 46.2% | 4.1% |
| Jewish | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lamb Lane was 45.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 0.4% higher than the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lamb Lane has the 4th highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower and the 208th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.9%.
Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Lamb Lane, Crickhowell, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2022-10-24 | £323,284 |
| Tan Y Eglwys Lamb Lane, Crickhowell, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £399,950 | 2021-04-23 | £497,769 |
| 1 Lamb Lane, Crickhowell, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-04-01 | £294,515 |
| 6 Lamb Lane, Crickhowell, Powys Other, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2020-02-21 | £308,478 |
| 7 Lamb Lane, Crickhowell, Powys Other, an established residential building | £277,500 | 2018-01-18 | £341,987 |
NP8 1AS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
NP8 1AS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP8 1AS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 35% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 50 |
| Full-Time Employee | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 1 |
| Looking after home or family | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Construction | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crickhowell High School New Road , NP8 1AW | - not rated | 354 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crickhowell C.P. School Crickhowell , NP8 1DH | - not rated | 529 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanbedr C.I.W. (Aided) School Llanbedr , Crickhowell NP8 1SR | - not rated | 3,389 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilwern C.P. School Cae Meldon , Gilwern NP7 0AY | - not rated | 5,060 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maison50 | 50 High Street, Crickhowell | 196 yd | |
| Crickhowell News | 51 High Street, Crickhowell | 210 yd | |
| The Courtroom Coffee Shop | The Courtroom Cafe, Market Hall | 210 yd | |
| Bookish | 18 High Street, Crickhowell | 228 yd | |
| Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen | The Beaufort, Beaufort Street | 239 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia Inn | 20 High Street, Crickhowell | 210 yd | |
| Treebeards Bar | Shop 2, 54 High St, Crickhowell, Powys | 231 yd | |
| Crickhowell Bowling Club | Bowls Pavilion, Beaufort Street | 436 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 10 Llanbedr Road, Crickhowell | 594 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Inn | Beaufort Avenue, Llangattock | 741 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Wok Experience | 1A Beaufort Street, Crickhowell | 247 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 53.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.