Area Analysis Powys, Wales

LD1 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD1 postcode area.

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Population

11,649

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 32,500 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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3/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
3/10
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7/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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5/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
1/10
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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

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.

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi
  • Tesco Stores Limited
  • Aldi Stores Ltd
  • Tesco Stores Limited