Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

PORTHAMEL COTTAGE, LD3 0DL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PORTHAMEL COTTAGE, LD3 0DL.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-01 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

362

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

50%

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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3/10
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6/10
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1/10
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8/10
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9/10
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Area Character

LD3 0DL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 48, 84% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 3.5% year-on-year.

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

LD3 0DL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Porthamel Cottage, 0.8km from Pontithel in Powys. Administratively it sits within Gwernyfed ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in LD3, LD3 0DL offers a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 48) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 2 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £346k, down 3.5% 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 LD3 0DL are sourced from Output Area W00002374 (shared with 20 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 LD3 0DL. The average age is 47.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.2%
Asian / British Asian0.5%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.

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home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 340,000

3 sales · Mean £ 307,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LD3 0DL has low crime rates — 2 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • SOBREMESA Drinks - Tap Room0.0 km
  • SOBREMESA Drinks - Tap Room0.0 km