LD1 5ES is an up-and-coming urban area on Spa Road East, 0.3km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod South ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For renters and young professionals, LD1 5ES offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £111k, 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 5ES are sourced from Output Area W00002430 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SPA ROAD EAST, LD1 5ES House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD EAST, LD1 5ES.
158
48
£ 33,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD1 5ES 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD1 5ES spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £111k.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5ES. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 86,500
13 sales · Mean £ 84,001
Detached
£ 225,000
1 sales · Mean £ 225,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD1 5ES is above average at 112 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 Local0.4 km
- KDM Local0.4 km
- J O Davies (Spar)0.3 km
- Lakeside Pharmacy0.0 km
- Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company0.5 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Hampton Hotel0.4 km
- Hampton Hotel0.4 km
- Greylands Guest House0.4 km
- Hotel Commodore0.3 km
- The Cottage0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Llandrindod Football Club0.5 km
- Llandrindod Wells R F Club0.8 km
- Middleton Arms0.9 km
- Royal British Legion0.9 km
- The Llanerch Inn0.6 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
42 nearby- Bargain Buys0.4 km
- Fresh Fills Cafe0.4 km
- Greggs0.4 km
- Herb Garden Community Cafe0.4 km
- Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.6 km
- + 37 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Movement Recreation Culture0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!1.0 km
- Movement Recreation Culture0.6 km
- Yo! To Go!1.0 km
- Lip Licking Kebab House0.4 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod0.5 km
- Pen-Y-Bont5.4 km
- Builth Road8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Coleg Powys0.0 km
- Doctor's Surgery0.0 km
- Coleg Powys0.0 km
- Autopalace Q0.1 km
- Auto Palace0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LD15ES · Data under Open Government Licence