LD1 5DD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Penybont in Powys. Administratively it sits within Ithon Valley ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LD1, LD1 5DD offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 45) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 4 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £337k. 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 5DD are sourced from Output Area W00002408 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LD1 5DD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD1 5DD.
452
45
£ 33,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
Area Character
LD1 5DD is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £337k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5DD. The average age is 45.3. 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: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 337,500
1 sales · Mean £ 337,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)
LD1 5DD has low crime rates — 4 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Severn Arms Hotel0.4 km
- 1Severn Trading Ltd0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Thomas Shop0.4 km
- Thomas Shop0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Pen-Y-Bont1.4 km
- Dolau3.9 km
- Llandrindod6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Bryn Thomas Turning0.1 km
- Severn Arms0.5 km
- Post Office0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: LD15DD · Data under Open Government Licence