NP8 1RU is a postal code used within the United Kingdom for delivering mail.
Postcodes are made up of two parts. The part before the space (NP8) is called the outward code. The part after the space (1RU) is called the inward code. The letters C, I, K, M, O and V are not allowed in the inward code. In addition to the inward and outward code, the postcode can be broken up into four parts:
- Postal Area. In our case NP which means Newport.
- Postal District. In our case NP8.
- Postal Sector. In our case NP8 1.
- Postcode Unit. The last two letters. In our case RU.
The regional mail center for the post area NP is the South West Distribution Centre, which is located at Western Approach, Distribution Park, Severn Beach, BRISTOL, BS35 4GG.
The final port of call for any post addressed to the NP8 1RU postcode is the local delivery office (DO) which is . Here the post will be sorted ready for delivery.
Did you know? According to the 2021 Census, the NP8 1RU postcode is home to a bustling 50 residents!
It is situated within the post town of CRICKHOWELL within the old postal county of Brecknockshire.
NP8 1RU is within the village of Cwmdu.
The NP8 1RU postcode area is composed of 90% residential properties, 10% commercial properties, and 0% public properties.
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NP8 1RU: Points of Interest
The Farmers Arms
The Farmers Arms is a social venue where you can enjoy drinks, meals, and entertainment located at Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RU.
Williams Garage
Williams Garage is a retail outlet located at Mynydd Ddu Tea Room, Crescent Garage, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, NP8 1RU.
The Pines
The Pines is an accommodation provider offering lodging services located at Residential Children Care Home, Cwmdu Court, Cwmdu, Crickhowell, NP8 1RU.
Cwmdu Caravan and Campsite
Cwmdu Caravan and Campsite is a retail outlet located at Cwmdu, Crickhowell, Powys, NP8 1RU.
| Property Type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Residential | 90% |
| Commercial | 10% |
| Public | 0% |
Map Coordinates for NP8 1RU
| Latitude | 51.9049978408 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -3.19155263629 |
What are the Broadband Speeds like in the NP8 1RU Postcode?
Download Speeds For NP8 1RU
| Average Mbps | 2.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 2.000 |
| Maximum Mbps | 5.720 |
NP8 1RU has an average download speed of 2.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
136 other postcode units have the same broadband speed.
0% of postcodes (1,336) have slower broadband speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,183,169) have faster broadband speeds.
Upload Speeds For NP8 1RU
| Average Mbps | 0.700 |
|---|---|
| Median Mbps | 0.700 |
| Maximum Mbps | 1.110 |
NP8 1RU has an average upload speed of 0.7 Megabits per second (Mbps).
2,264 other postcode units have the same upload speed.
0% of postcodes (3,591) have slower upload speeds.
100% of postcodes (1,178,786) have faster upload speeds.
Schools within a five minute drive of NP8 1RU Postcode
Nearest Dentists
Dentists near NP8 1RU
BEAUFORT DENTAL PRACTICE
Address: 2 BANK BUILDINGS, BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AD
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: :
DENTAL SURGERY
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AG
Distance: 4.11 miles
Contact: :
WORCESTER HOUSE DENTAL SURGERY
Address: 11-12 WORCESTER STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4DA
Distance: 7.31 miles
Contact: :
BAILEY STREET (DENTAL SURGERY)
Address: 89 BAILEY STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4AN
Distance: 7.40 miles
Contact: :
POWYS HEALTH CARE NHS TRUST (DENTAL PRACTICE)
Address: POWYS HEALTH CARE NHS TRUST, BRECON WAR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CERRIGCOCHION ROAD, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 7NS
Distance: 8.78 miles
Contact: :
THE DENTAL SURGERY (51 BETHCAR STREET)
Address: 51 BETHCAR STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HW
Distance: 8.81 miles
Contact: :
Nearest Chemists
Pharmacies near NP8 1RU
BOOTS
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, NP8 1AD
Distance: 3.98 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 810268
PRIMROSE PHARMACY
Address: GARTH HOUSE, HIGH STREET, TALGARTH, BRECON, LD3 0PF
Distance: 6.49 miles
Contact: tel: 01874 712173
JOHN WILLIAMS PHARMACY
Address: 36 MAIN ROAD, GILWERN, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 0AS
Distance: 6.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 830647
JOHN WILLIAMS PHARMACY
Address: 41 BEAUFORT STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4AQ
Distance: 7.38 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 310258
WELL
Address: BRYNMAWR WELLBEING CENTRE, BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 7.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 310338
H SHACKLETON LTD
Address: RIVERSIDE PHARMACY, RIVERSIDE, BEAUFORT, EBBW VALE, NP23 5NT
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 304899
Nearest Opticians
Opticians near NP8 1RU
CRICKHOWELL OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 17 HIGH STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1BD
Distance: 3.93 miles
Contact: :
WILLIAMS & PARRY - BRYNMAWR
Address: 16 BEAUFORT STREET, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 4AG
Distance: 7.35 miles
Contact: :
PAUL DARLINGTON LTD (EBBW VALE)
Address: 8-8A MARKET STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HJ
Distance: 8.61 miles
Contact: :
EBBW VALE OPTICAL CENTRE
Address: 23 MARKET STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HL
Distance: 8.67 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (EBBW VALE)
Address: 24 BETHCAR STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6HQ
Distance: 8.75 miles
Contact: :
VISION EXPRESS (BRECON)
Address: 52 HIGH STREET, BRECON, LD3 7AP
Distance: 9.00 miles
Contact: :
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near NP8 1RU
WAR MEMORIAL HEALTH CENTRE
Address: BEAUFORT STREET, CRICKHOWELL, POWYS, NP8 1AG
Distance: 4.11 miles
Contact: tel: 01873 810255
HAYGARTH MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HAY ROAD, TALGARTH, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 0AW
Distance: 6.76 miles
Contact: tel: 01874 713000
BLAEN-Y-CWM GROUP PRACTICE
Address: BLAENAVON ROAD, BRYNMAWR, EBBW VALE, NP23 4BR
Distance: 7.59 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 360682
GLAN RHYD SURGERY
Address: RIVERSIDE, BEAUFORT EBBW VALE, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 5NT
Distance: 7.66 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 301210
BRECON MEDICAL FACILITY
Address: DERING LINES, BRECON, LD3 7RA
Distance: 7.83 miles
Contact: tel: 01874 613554
PEN-Y-CAE SURGERY
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, BRIDGE STREET, EBBW VALE, GWENT, NP23 6EY
Distance: 8.41 miles
Contact: tel: 01495 304076
Motorway Junctions near NP8 1RU
Train Stations
Motorway Junctions near NP8 1RU
Distances represent the quickest route by car.
Who are my Elected Representatives in the NP8 1RU Postcode?
| Westminster Constituency | Brecon and Radnorshire Co Const |
|---|---|
| Member or Parliament |  |
| Contact Details | Contact Fay Jones |
| Political Party | Conservative |
What Council is the NP8 1RU Postcode in?
The Council for this Postcode is Powys - Powys Council, who are a Unitary authority. This means that they are responsible for providing education, libraries and maintaining highways as well as normal council duties such as council tax, rubbish collection, housing, environmental health and planning.
You can visit the website for Powys - Powys at the following link Powys - Powys.How much is the Council Tax?
Powys - Powys Council is responsible for collecting council tax. This will vary depending on which council tax band the property falls within. You can check the council tax band at the gov.uk website.
Once you know the council tax band you can view how much Powys - Powys charge for that band by visiting the The Council Tax section of their website.
Planning Applications
When moving house to a new post code it is worth checking out what will be built in the neighbourhood.
Few people want to live next door to a building site, have their garden overlooked or have the views from their property ruined.
Visit the local planning department and search for planning applications in this postcode granted within the last three years or still awaiting a decision. This will give an indication of what could still be built.
Where can I find out where the nearest Library to the NP8 1RU Postcode is?
Libraries are the responsibility of Powys council
Visit the link for more information. Please note that some councils outsource library services to private companies and community groups ran by volunteers.
LibrariesPostcodes near the NP8 1RU Postcode
What Popular Supermarkets are near the NP8 1RU Postcode?
| Supermarket | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Asda, Lakeside Retail Park, Nantyglo, EBBW VALE, NP23 4SL | 12.20 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Asda |
| Morrisons, Beaufort Road, EBBW VALE, NP23 5WS | 12.60 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Morrisons |
| Tesco, North West Approach, EBBW VALE, NP23 6TS | 13.26 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Tesco |
| Iceland, The Walk Retail Centre, EBBW VALE, NP23 6DL | 14.23 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Iceland |
| Aldi, The Walk, EBBW VALE, NP23 6AY | 14.33 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Aldi |
What Popular Restaurants are near the NP8 1RU Postcode?
| Burger King | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North, Monmouth North, NP25 4BG | 18.50 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Monmouth North Services, A40 Monmouth North |
| Monmounth Services, A40 Monmouth South, Monmouth South, NP25 4BR | 18.53 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Monmounth Services, A40 Monmouth South |
| A483/a470 Station Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3SS | 19.30 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to A483/a470 Station Road |
| Junction 33, M4 Motorway, Pontyclun, CF72 8SA | 23.38 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to Junction 33, M4 Motorway |
| Mcdonald's | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's, Lakeside retail park, Nantyglo, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale NP23 4PW | 7.54 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to McDonald's, Lakeside retail park, Nantyglo, Brynmawr, Ebbw Vale NP23 4PW |
| McDonald's, The Walk, EBBW VALE, NP23 6AY | 8.90 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to McDonald's, The Walk, EBBW VALE, NP23 6AY |
| McDonald's, Iberis Road, Llanfoist, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 9LQ | 9.48 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to McDonald's, Iberis Road, Llanfoist, ABERGAVENNY, NP7 9LQ |
| McDonald's, Swansea Road, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 1HY | 13.70 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to McDonald's, Swansea Road, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 1HY |
| Restaurant | Distance | Directions |
|---|---|---|
| KFC, Beaufort Road, EBBW VALE, NP23 5WS | 7.83 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to KFC Ebbw Vale - Waun y Pond Road |
| KFC, Swansea Road, MERTHYR TYDFIL, CF48 1HY | 13.70 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to KFC Merthyr Tydfil - Cyfartha Retail Park |
| KFC, New Inn, PONTYPOOL, NP4 0XB | 16.35 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to KFC Pontypool - Lower Mill Field |
| KFC, High Street, BLACKWOOD, NP12 2BN | 16.83 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to KFC Blackwood - North Court |
| KFC, Ffordd Tirwaun, ABERDARE, CF44 0AH | 17.07 miles | Directions from NP8 1RU to KFC Aberdare - Tirfounders Fields |