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Location in PowysAbercraf sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Abercraf
Abercraf is a small village located in the county of Powys, in the heart of Wales. It lies within the historic region of Glamorgan, near the border with Monmouthshire. The village is situated in a valley, with the River Craf flowing through it, and is surrounded by rolling hills and woodland. Abercraf is known for its rural setting and close connection to the local community. The area has a long history of coal mining, and remnants of this industrial past can still be seen in the landscape. The village is served by a local primary school and a few small shops, providing essential services to residents. It is accessible via the A4059 road, which links it to nearby towns such as Brecon and Crickhowell. The postcode area for Abercraf is SA9, which covers the surrounding region.
School Ratings in Abercraf
Families in Abercraf have access to 11 local schools.
House Prices in Abercraf
Homes sell for an average of £167K locally. Most of the housing is made up of semi-detached homes, averaging £136K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Abercraf
Crime in the area is broadly in line with the national average. Criminal damage & arson is the leading concern across Abercraf, with 13 incidents recorded in May 2026.
Healthcare in Abercraf
There are 2 GP surgeries within three miles of Abercraf, the nearest being Kaleidoscope The Manse (2.2 miles away).
Local Data for Abercraf
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Property Prices 1,872 sales
Schools & Education 11 nearby View all schools
Household Income in Abercraf ONS 2023
The average total household income in Abercraf is approximately £39,996 a year before tax, 28% below the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £32,039. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £32,039.
Businesses in Abercraf ONS 2025
There are approximately 462 active businesses based in Abercraf, around 26 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 91% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 4 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Crime in Abercraf 96 crimes · May 2026
Crime in Abercraf is around the national average, with violence & sexual offences representing the most common offence type. These figures are characteristic of a small town with an active centre and diverse population, and are neither unusually high nor particularly low.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Abercraf
Of the 7,967 households in and around Abercraf, 70% are owned, 18% are socially rented and 12% are privately rented. Home ownership here is higher than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Abercraf.