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.
Area Analysis Powys, Wales
LD2 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD2 postcode area.
groups
Population5,604
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Avg Age49
payments
Avg Income£ 34,500 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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8/10family_restroomFamily
7/10favoriteHealth
2/10workEmployment
7/10diversity_3Diversity
5/10paymentsAffluence
2/10directions_transitTransit
2/10homeHome Ownership
8/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
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
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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
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Area Profile: LD2 · Data under Open Government Licence