Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

DOLECOED ROAD, LD5 4RA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLECOED ROAD, LD5 4RA.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /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: LD5 4RA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LD5 4RA's 70% ownership and 46-year average age put it squarely in the established family zone. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district. Property prices are trending down 12.5% year-on-year.

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

LD5 4RA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dolecoed Road, 0.1km from Llanwrtyd Wells in Llanwrtyd Wells. Administratively it sits within Llanwrtyd Wells ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 46) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 21 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £162k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.5% 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 LD5 4RA are sourced from Output Area W00002509 (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 LD5 4RA. The average age is 45.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Flat

£ 100,000

3 sales · Mean £ 101,000

Terraced

£ 131,500

4 sales · Mean £ 132,750

Detached

£ 282,200

5 sales · Mean £ 262,740

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

LD5 4RA has low crime rates — 21 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.4 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.2 km
  • Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.2 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.0 km
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.2 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.0 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stonecroft Inn0.0 km
  • Stonecroft Inn0.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanwrtyd0.6 km
  • Sugar Loaf4.3 km
  • Llangammarch5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Victoria Square0.1 km
  • Victoria Square0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km