Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

MIDDLETON STREET, LD1 5DG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MIDDLETON STREET, LD1 5DG.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD1 5DG 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.

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1/10
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4/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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10/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

LD1 5DG is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 7% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Crime is moderate, better than deprivation indicators alone might suggest.

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LD1 5DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Middleton Street, 0.1km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod South ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a large scale education zone — large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 44) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 107 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £116k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 5DG are sourced from Output Area W00002417 (shared with 13 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 5DG. The average age is 44.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British89.0%
Asian / British Asian6.1%
Black / African / Caribbean0.8%
Other / Mixed4.1%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 7%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 95,000

3 sales · Mean £ 93,666

Terraced

£ 180,000

1 sales · Mean £ 180,000

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

Crime around LD1 5DG is above average at 107 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 offences134
Public order35
Anti-social behaviour32
Criminal damage and arson32
Shoplifting22

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

14 nearby
  • J Hodges & Son1.0 km
  • KDM Local0.1 km
  • J Hodges & Son1.0 km
  • KDM Local0.1 km
  • J O Davies (Spar)0.1 km
  • + 9 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Hampton Hotel0.2 km
  • Hampton Hotel0.2 km
  • Greylands Guest House0.2 km
  • Hotel Commodore0.2 km
  • The Cottage0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Llandrindod Football Club0.5 km
  • Llandrindod Wells R F Club0.9 km
  • Middleton Arms0.6 km
  • Royal British Legion0.6 km
  • The Llanerch Inn0.3 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

40 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.1 km
  • Fresh Fills Cafe0.1 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Herb Garden Community Cafe0.1 km
  • Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.3 km
  • + 35 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
  • Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.7 km
  • Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
  • Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod0.2 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont5.4 km
  • Builth Road8.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Somerfield0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Tremont Road0.1 km
  • Tremont Road0.1 km
  • Llandrindod Rail Station0.1 km