Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SPA ROAD, LD1 5EQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD, LD1 5EQ.

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Population

199

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

34%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD1 5EQ 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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4/10
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1/10
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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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10/10
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Area Character

LD1 5EQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 49, 21% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD1 5EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on Spa Road, 0.2km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod South ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LD1 5EQ is a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 49) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 18% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 123 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 5EQ are sourced from Output Area W00002419 (shared with 11 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 5EQ. The average age is 48.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.0%
Asian / British Asian3.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.5%

Economic Activity

34%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

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

Crime around LD1 5EQ is above average at 123 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences121
Anti-social behaviour32
Public order32
Criminal damage and arson28
Vehicle crime16

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • KDM Local0.3 km
  • KDM Local0.3 km
  • J O Davies (Spar)0.2 km
  • Lakeside Pharmacy0.2 km
  • Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company0.4 km
  • + 7 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Hampton Hotel0.3 km
  • Hampton Hotel0.3 km
  • Greylands Guest House0.2 km
  • Hotel Commodore0.1 km
  • The Cottage0.0 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Llandrindod Football Club0.5 km
  • Llandrindod Wells R F Club0.9 km
  • Middleton Arms0.7 km
  • Royal British Legion0.7 km
  • The Llanerch Inn0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.2 km
  • Fresh Fills Cafe0.3 km
  • Greggs0.2 km
  • Herb Garden Community Cafe0.3 km
  • Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.4 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.3 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Movement Recreation Culture0.4 km
  • Quality Fish Bar0.9 km
  • Yo! To Go!0.8 km
  • Movement Recreation Culture0.4 km
  • Quality Fish Bar0.9 km
  • + 11 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod0.4 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont5.4 km
  • Builth Road8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Auto Palace0.1 km
  • Auto Palace0.1 km
  • Autopalace Q0.1 km
  • Coleg Powys0.2 km
  • Coleg Powys0.2 km