LD1 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 418 active and 90 retired postcodes.
The largest share of LD1 (28%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area where most people work locally, often in farming or trades (14%). This mix of 7 distinct neighbourhood types makes LD1 one of the more varied districts in the region.
Property: Average house prices in LD1 are around £198k, down 21.3% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LD1 at 288 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 49 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.
Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LD1 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
LD1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD1 postcode area.
groups
Population11,649
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Avg Age49
payments
Avg Income£ 32,500 /yr
work
Employed44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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3/10family_restroomFamily
5/10favoriteHealth
3/10workEmployment
3/10diversity_3Diversity
7/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
5/10homeHome Ownership
6/10trending_upInvestment
1/10psychology
Area Character
LD1 is an established family neighbourhood — 67% owner-occupation and an average age of 49 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £198k. Property prices are trending down 21.3% year-on-year.
home £198,800 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.
Ethnicity Profile
White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed1.3%
Economic Activity
44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.
Violence and sexual offences1474
Anti-social behaviour498
Public order390
Criminal damage and arson259
Other theft192
storefront Nearby Amenities
hotel
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
32 nearby- G M & C M E Nixon
- Disserth Caravan & Camping Site
- Fedw
- Fferm Dolberthog
- Gaer Farm B & B
- + 27 more
local_bar
Pub, NightClub
40 nearby- Bowlers Retreat
- Bowlers Retreat
- 1Severn Trading Ltd
- Arvon Ales Ltd
- Catering - Meals Only
- + 35 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
62 nearby- Aromas
- Bargain Buys
- Bwyty Aspidistra
- Fabians Kitchen
- Fferyllfa Boots
- + 57 more
shopping_bag
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Crossgates Service Station (Shop)
- Post Office Stores
- R M Phillips
- Radnorshire Co Ltd
- Ridgebourne Service Station
- + 23 more
fastfood
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Lip Licking Kebab House
- Movement Recreation Culture
- Quality Fish Bar
- Super Diner Takeaway
- The Fish Bar
- + 13 more
local_grocery_store
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi
- Tesco Stores Limited
- Aldi Stores Ltd
- Tesco Stores Limited
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Area Profile: LD1 · Data under Open Government Licence