High Street is in Crickhowell and in Powys district. NP8 1BE 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 High Street, Crickhowell, NP8 1BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: NP8 1BG, NP8 1DT, NP8 1BL, NP8 1AP, NP8 1BQ, NP8 1BB, NP8 1BH, NP8 1AS, NP8 1AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding NP8 1BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 52.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 49.8% | 47.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 27.6% | 28.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -9.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.7% | 47.5% | -1.2% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 12.3% | 13.8% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
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 | 35.6% | 48% | 12.4% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 37.5% | 33.1% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 19.5% | 13.7% | -5.8% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 4.8% | -1.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.4% | 14.6% | -3.8% | 18.2% | -3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 9.1% | -2.3% | 9.6% | -0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 16% | 2.8% | 13.4% | 2.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 3.2% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.1% | 13.2% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 40.8% | 41.6% | 0.8% | 33.8% | 7.8% |
| Other | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 94% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0.8% | 2% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.6% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 93.1% | 94% | 0.9% | 81.4% | 12.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 85.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 90% | 85.2% | -4.8% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 8% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 1.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Africa | 1.9% | 1.6% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.3% | 85.2% | -4.1% | 83.2% | 2.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 6.8% | 4.5% | 9.8% | -3.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 5.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.9% | 76.7% | 4.2% |
| Germany | 2.8% | 0.2% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.2% | 13.5% | -2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 43.2% | 37.2% | 6.0% |
| Christian | 47.2% | 46.2% | 1.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street was 133.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 196.4% higher than the Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street has the highest crime rate of 21 local areas in Crickhowell with Cwmdu and Tretower and the 56th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latham House High Street, Crickhowell, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £740,000 | 2025-08-07 | £757,110 |
| 28 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-06-27 | £415,085 |
| 34 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2021-12-07 | £461,558 |
| 1 Mortimer House, 43 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-26 | £442,633 |
| 42 High Street, Crickhowell, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £575,000 | 2021-11-26 | £636,285 |
NP8 1BE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in NP8 1BE area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 34% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 74 |
| Full-Time Employee | 48 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 1 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crickhowell High School New Road , NP8 1AW | - not rated | 355 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crickhowell C.P. School Crickhowell , NP8 1DH | - not rated | 528 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanbedr C.I.W. (Aided) School Llanbedr , Crickhowell NP8 1SR | - not rated | 3,287 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Gilwern C.P. School Cae Meldon , Gilwern NP7 0AY | - not rated | 4,984 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 | 90 yd | |
| Crickhowell News | 51 High Street, Crickhowell | 104 yd | |
| Latte-da Coffee & Kitchen | The Beaufort, Beaufort Street | 124 yd | |
| The Courtroom Coffee Shop | The Courtroom Cafe, Market Hall | 124 yd | |
| Cafe Le Gallois | Beaufort Chambers, Beaufort Street | 128 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Britannia Inn | 20 High Street, Crickhowell | 124 yd | |
| Treebeards Bar | Shop 2, 54 High St, Crickhowell, Powys | 130 yd | |
| Crickhowell Bowling Club | Bowls Pavilion, Beaufort Street | 319 yd | |
| Swan Inn | 10 Llanbedr Road, Crickhowell | 518 yd | |
| The Horseshoe Inn | Beaufort Avenue, Llangattock | 835 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gourmet Wok Experience | 1A Beaufort Street, Crickhowell | 131 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.67 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.