Town Pop. 2,046

Living in Crickhowell: Liveability Score 51/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Crickhowell scores 51/100 overall, across 7 scored categories. Healthcare is where Crickhowell most outperforms the national norm: 44/100 against a median of 18/100 across UK towns. The biggest shortfall against other towns is broadband: 20/100 versus a median of 60/100.

That is the highest score of the 3 places in the NP8 postcode district. Its healthcare score runs 18 points above the NP8 district's 26/100. Safety (91) and environment (82) also clear 80/100. Wider context for the surrounding area: NP8 postcode district.

51
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Crickhowell scores 51 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
91
74.8 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 71 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Criminal damage and arson 16 crimes
↑ 15% above national average
Public order 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Other theft 12 crimes
≈ similar to national average
Anti-social behaviour 10 crimes
↓ 68% below national average
other 30 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Parking Area 17 crimes
  2. 2 Hillbrook Court 10 crimes
  3. 3 Clos Y Camilas 9 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
82
Air Quality NO₂ 3.6 · PM2.5 4.9 · PM10 7.6 µg/m³
81
Green Space 85
Parks Some 1
Sports Pitches Ample 8
Allotments Some 1
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 2
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 1

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
44
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital22.4 mi
Lydney & District Hospital26.8 mi
Southmead Hospital33.8 mi
Hospital waitsGloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust11.7 mi
Routine referral (median)9 wks
Treated within 18 weeks74.5%
A&E seen within 4 hrs64.6%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,193 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
20
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
37.6%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
37.6%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
98.8%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 52 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate49%
Below the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed49%Unemployed2%Retired37.1%Student3.6%Other inactive8.4%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial47.7%Skilled & technical33.4%Routine & elementary18.9%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications13.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)7.2%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.8%Level 3 (A levels)14.7%Level 4+ (degree & above)44.2%Apprenticeship4.7%Other (incl. vocational)2.5%
Home ownership73.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
Council tax Powys · 2025-26
A £1,489
B £1,738
C £1,986
D £2,234
E £2,730
F £3,227
G £3,723
H £4,468
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
11
Abergavenny 6.2 mi
Ebbw Vale Town 6.5 mi
Ebbw Vale Parkway 7.6 mi
J26 M4 18.8 mi
J25A M4 18.9 mi
J26 M4 18.9 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
32
Pubs & Bars Adequate 5
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 5
Supermarkets & Convenience Adequate 3
Retail Shopping Ample 22
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness None

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £385,000 18
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£335k £414k £496k £575k 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llangattock 50 0.9 mi away ⇄
Gilwern 48 3.0 mi away ⇄
Clydach (Monmouthshire) 44 3.5 mi away ⇄
Waunllapria 42 4.0 mi away ⇄
Llangynidr 50 4.1 mi away ⇄
Govilon 44 4.3 mi away ⇄
Brynmawr 56 4.5 mi away ⇄
Bwlch 49 4.7 mi away ⇄
Nantyglo 48 5.4 mi away ⇄
Abergavenny 59 5.6 mi away ⇄
Llanfoist 53 5.6 mi away ⇄
Ebbw Vale 58 6.0 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Crickhowell a nice place to live?

Crickhowell is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Crickhowell is 51/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Crickhowell?

Crickhowell is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 91/100. There were 153 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Crickhowell?

The current median house price in Crickhowell is £385,000, around 35% above the England and Wales average. Over the past five years, prices have fallen by around 6%.

Postcode districts in Crickhowell

NP8 47 ⇄

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