Area Analysis Powys, Wales

LD6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD6 postcode area.

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Population

2,696

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 31,700 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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4/10
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5/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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6/10
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1/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
5/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LD6's 63% ownership and 50-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £320k. Property prices are trending up 40.1% year-on-year.

home £320,000 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD6 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 116 active and 17 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LD6 (31%) is characterised by a rural area where most people work locally, often in farming or trades, alongside a quiet rural area popular with older residents who rent rather than own (26%). A further 13% of the district is made up of a mature neighbourhood of self-reliant retirees, typically owner-occupied. This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LD6 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LD6 are around £320k, up 40.1% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LD6 at 197 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 50 — 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 LD6 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 / British98.0%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences238
Anti-social behaviour78
Public order54
Criminal damage and arson53
Other theft26

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Bryn Derwen Bed and Breakfast
  • Bryn Derwen Bed and Breakfast
  • Elan Hotel
  • Elan Valley Lodge
  • Glanrhydwen-Riverside Lodge
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

16 nearby
  • The Royal Oak
  • The Triangle Inn Ltd
  • Freedom Leisure
  • Mid Wales Inn
  • Rhayader Rugby Football Club
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

28 nearby
  • Croeso Grwp
  • Rhayader Football Club
  • Rowlands Pharmacy
  • Croeso Grwp
  • Rhayader Football Club
  • + 23 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Best One
  • Crumptons
  • Powells Newsagents
  • R M Powell (Newsagent)
  • Radnorshire Wildlife Trust Ltd
  • + 17 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Turkish Delight
  • Turkish Delight
  • Wings Chinese Take Away
  • Wings Chinese Take Away
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd