LD1 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Crescent, 0.1km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod South ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LD1 5BB offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, low density wholesale and retail in mostly white areas, often on urban fringe or close to transport nodes. At 41 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 105 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area W00002420 (shared with 108 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION CRESCENT, LD1 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION CRESCENT, LD1 5BB.
342
41
£ 33,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD1 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LD1 5BB's 52% ownership and 41-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5BB. The average age is 41.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD1 5BB is above average at 105 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- J Hodges & Son0.9 km
- KDM Local0.1 km
- J Hodges & Son0.9 km
- KDM Local0.1 km
- J O Davies (Spar)0.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Hampton Hotel0.1 km
- Hampton Hotel0.1 km
- Greylands Guest House0.2 km
- Hotel Commodore0.2 km
- The Cottage0.3 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Llandrindod Football Club0.4 km
- Llandrindod Wells R F Club0.9 km
- Middleton Arms0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.5 km
- The Llanerch Inn0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bargain Buys0.1 km
- Fresh Fills Cafe0.1 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Herb Garden Community Cafe0.1 km
- Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.6 km
- Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod0.1 km
- Pen-Y-Bont5.3 km
- Builth Road8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Tremont Road0.1 km
- Tremont Road0.1 km
- Llandrindod Rail Station0.1 km
- Llandrindod Rail Station (Main Entrance)0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LD15BB · Data under Open Government Licence