Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

STATION CRESCENT, LD1 5BB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION CRESCENT, LD1 5BB.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

342

cake
Avg Age

41

payments
Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

work
Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LD1 5BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
3/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
6/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
8/10
homeHome Ownership
4/10
trending_upInvestment
9/10
psychology

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.

shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian1.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 3%
lightbulb

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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Public order38
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting22

storefront Nearby Amenities

shopping_bag

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

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
local_bar

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

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
local_grocery_store

Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
fastfood

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