Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

NEWRY ROAD, LD2 3DQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NEWRY ROAD, LD2 3DQ.

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Population

325

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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10/10
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9/10
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1/10
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8/10
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4/10
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4/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LD2 3DQ — age 44, 79% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LD2 3DQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Newry Road, 0.5km from Oaklands in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanafanfawr with Garth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LD2 3DQ represents a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. By day, the area transitions to a traditional countryside character: mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 79% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 LD2 3DQ are sourced from Output Area W00002403 (shared with 29 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 LD2 3DQ. The average age is 44.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.4%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.6%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Established and family-oriented. The area is largely populated by middle-aged homeowners, providing a deeply rooted community feel.

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

LD2 3DQ has low crime rates — 19 incidents 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 offences15
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson4
Other crime3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.5 km
  • Jewsons0.9 km
  • Breadstix0.5 km
  • Builth Wells Country Market0.5 km
  • Builth Wells Service Station0.9 km
  • + 11 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.6 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.5 km
  • Erris Villa0.8 km
  • Park Hotel0.6 km
  • Bronwye Guest House0.7 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • The Barley Mow0.6 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.5 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre0.6 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.5 km
  • British Charolais Society0.8 km
  • + 13 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • New Balti House0.5 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.6 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.6 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.8 km
  • Boots0.5 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.5 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.6 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.9 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.6 km
  • Burger King0.9 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Builth Road3.4 km
  • Cilmeri4.2 km
  • Garth9.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Parc-y-Castell0.4 km
  • Hillview Estate0.4 km
  • Oaklands0.4 km
  • Eurospar Car Park0.4 km
  • Pen-y-bryn0.5 km