Area Analysis Powys, Wales

LD2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD2 postcode area.

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Population

5,604

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 34,500 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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8/10
family_restroomFamily
7/10
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2/10
workEmployment
7/10
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5/10
paymentsAffluence
2/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
trending_upInvestment
7/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 49, LD2 has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £293k. Property prices are trending up 8.4% year-on-year.

home £293,136 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD2 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 285 active and 33 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LD2 (42%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a well-established rural village with a predominantly older farming community (12%). This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes LD2 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LD2 are around £293k, up 8.4% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LD2 at 149 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 LD2 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.8%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.2%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 1%

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

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences378
Anti-social behaviour98
Public order82
Criminal damage and arson80
Other theft55

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

34 nearby
  • Kunselling Retreat Centre
  • Kunselling Retreat Centre
  • Bronwye Guest House
  • Caer Beris Manor
  • Cambrian Arms Bed & Breakfast
  • + 29 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

34 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club
  • British Charolais Society
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club
  • Clwb Bowlio Llanfair-ym-Muallt
  • Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt
  • + 29 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Boots
  • Conti's Newsagents
  • Erwood Station Gallery
  • Farmers Union of Wales
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food
  • Co-operative Food
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Retailers - Other

32 nearby
  • Lewis Brothers (Green Caravan Park)
  • Calon Wen Dairy
  • CK's Supermarket
  • Jewsons
  • The Market Builth Wells
  • + 27 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Helping Our Homeless Community
  • Helping Our Homeless Community
  • Burger King
  • China Kitchen
  • Heavenly Hampers
  • + 5 more