Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

HERNOG CLOSE, LD1 5BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HERNOG CLOSE, LD1 5BA.

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Population

270

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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3/10
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7/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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4/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LD1 5BA's 70% ownership and 43-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD1 5BA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hernog Close, 1.1km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod North ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a stable, owner-occupied suburb — married couples, UK-born, strong community. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £199k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for LD1 5BA are sourced from Output Area W00010318 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5BA. The average age is 42.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.8%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 39%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 143,500

10 sales · Mean £ 163,700

Detached

£ 182,000

4 sales · Mean £ 178,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

LD1 5BA has low crime rates — 31 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences42
Criminal damage and arson5
Other crime3
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • J Hodges & Son0.3 km
  • J Hodges & Son0.3 km
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Llandrindod Football Club0.9 km
  • Middleton Arms0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • Llandrindod Football Club0.9 km
  • Middleton Arms0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Quality Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km
  • Quality Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod1.0 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont4.3 km
  • Dolau8.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Swiss Villa0.1 km
  • Swiss Villa0.1 km
  • Brookland Road0.4 km
  • Brookland Road0.4 km
  • Tremont Road0.4 km