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.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
LD6 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD6 postcode area.
groups
Population2,696
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Avg Age50
payments
Avg Income£ 31,700 /yr
work
Employed45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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4/10family_restroomFamily
5/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
7/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
1/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
5/10trending_upInvestment
6/10psychology
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
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mapGeographic Location
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
shopping_bag
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
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Area Profile: LD6 · Data under Open Government Licence