LD5 4RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Square, 0.2km 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 22 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 LD5 4RB are sourced from Output Area W00002509 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
THE SQUARE, LD5 4RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE SQUARE, LD5 4RB.
243
46
£ 35,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD5 4RB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Owner-occupied, family-oriented, and settled. LD5 4RB'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD5 4RB. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD5 4RB has low crime rates — 22 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.3 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.2 km
- Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.0 km
- Neuadd Arms Hotel0.0 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.2 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.1 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.1 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.1 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stonecroft Inn0.1 km
- Stonecroft Inn0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanwrtyd0.5 km
- Sugar Loaf4.4 km
- Llangammarch5.7 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Hotel0.0 km
- Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
- Victoria Square0.1 km
- Victoria Square0.1 km
- Beulah Road0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: LD54RB · Data under Open Government Licence