Living in NP8, Powys
What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around NP8 in Powys. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.
House prices
Average price in Powys: £231,004, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06).
What actually sold around NP8
8 recorded home sales on the streets around central NP8 in the last 2 years, with a median of £443,000 and a range from £389,000 to £680,000. Mostly detached houses.
| Address | Type | Sold for | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 EVEREST DRIVE, NP8 1DH | detached | £450,000 | 2026-04-15 |
| 36 BROOKFIELDS, NP8 1DJ | detached | £425,000 | 2026-03-06 |
| DARDY COTTAGE, NP8 1PS | detached | £485,000 | 2026-01-07 |
| Y BWTHYN, NP8 1PS | detached | £389,000 | 2025-10-17 |
| 40 BROOKFIELDS, NP8 1DJ | detached | £443,000 | 2025-08-21 |
| 4 RECTORY CLOSE, NP8 1DZ | terraced | £415,000 | 2025-07-15 |
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.
Schools nearby
No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of NP8.
What people here do for work
The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.
| Occupation group | Share of workers |
|---|---|
| Professional occupations | 21.0% |
| Managers, directors and senior officials | 16.9% |
| Associate professional and technical | 15.2% |
| Skilled trades | 15.1% |
| Administrative and secretarial | 9.4% |
Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.
Crime
13 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central NP8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.
Flood risk
Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.
Common questions about NP8
What is the average house price in NP8?
The average sold price in Powys is £231,004 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.
Are house prices rising in NP8?
Prices in Powys are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).
What do houses actually sell for in NP8?
The median of 8 recorded sales around central NP8 in the last 2 years is £443,000, ranging from £389,000 to £680,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).
How much crime is there in NP8?
13 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP8 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).
Is NP8 at risk of flooding?
Central NP8 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.
Is NP8 a good place to live?
That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £443,000; 13 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.
Is NP8 safe?
13 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central NP8 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.
Neighbouring districts
Weighing two up? NP8 or NP23, NP8 or NP7, NP8 or NP22.
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