LD1 5ER 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 5ER is 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. Residents average 49 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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 121 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 7.5% year-on-year. 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 5ER are sourced from Output Area W00002419 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPA ROAD, LD1 5ER House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD, LD1 5ER.
199
49
£ 33,300 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD1 5ER 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
LD1 5ER 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. Property prices average £215k. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5ER. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 215,000
3 sales · Mean £ 226,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD1 5ER is above average at 121 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- KDM Local0.2 km
- KDM Local0.2 km
- J O Davies (Spar)0.2 km
- Lakeside Pharmacy0.3 km
- Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company0.3 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Hampton Hotel0.3 km
- Hampton Hotel0.3 km
- Greylands Guest House0.2 km
- Hotel Commodore0.0 km
- The Cottage0.1 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
22 nearby- Llandrindod Football Club0.6 km
- Middleton Arms0.7 km
- Royal British Legion0.7 km
- The Llanerch Inn0.4 km
- Llandrindod Football Club0.6 km
- + 17 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bargain Buys0.2 km
- Fresh Fills Cafe0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- Herb Garden Community Cafe0.2 km
- Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.3 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.9 km
- Yo! To Go!0.8 km
- Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.9 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod0.3 km
- Pen-Y-Bont5.5 km
- Builth Road8.5 km
Bus Stops
- Christchurch Court0.1 km
- Somerfield0.2 km
- Auto Palace0.2 km
- Auto Palace0.2 km
- Autopalace Q0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LD15ER · Data under Open Government Licence