LD1 5BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Llandrindod Wells in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod North ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LD1 5BQ is a transitional terrace area — improving but still facing economic pressures. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 21% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 76 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5BQ are sourced from Output Area W00002422 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LD1 5BQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD1 5BQ.
368
34
£ 33,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD1 5BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 48% of tenure in LD1 5BQ — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 34-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5BQ. The average age is 34.1. 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 5BQ is moderate at 76 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 O Davies (Spar)0.7 km
- Lakeside Pharmacy1.0 km
- Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company0.9 km
- Vans Good Food Shop0.7 km
- J O Davies (Spar)0.7 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Greylands Guest House0.8 km
- Hotel Commodore0.9 km
- The Cottage0.9 km
- The Metropole Hotel & Spa0.8 km
- The UK Holiday Group0.7 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
18 nearby- Arvon Ales Ltd0.9 km
- Grand Pavilion Events CIC Ltd0.9 km
- Llandrindod Wells Conservative Club0.7 km
- The Log Cabin0.9 km
- Arvon Ales Ltd0.9 km
- + 13 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- Aromas0.7 km
- Bwyty Aspidistra 0.7 km
- Fabians Kitchen0.9 km
- Ginos Pizzaria0.9 km
- Lakeside Boathouse1.0 km
- + 31 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Lip Licking Kebab House0.9 km
- Super Diner Takeaway0.9 km
- The Fish Bar0.8 km
- The Golden Dragon0.7 km
- The Golden Rice Bowl0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.6 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod0.5 km
- Pen-Y-Bont4.7 km
- Builth Road9.3 km
Bus Stops
- Tremont Road0.1 km
- Tremont Road0.1 km
- Brookland Road0.2 km
- Brookland Road0.2 km
- Trefonnen Avenue0.3 km
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