Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

TAI CAE MAWR, LD5 4RJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TAI CAE MAWR, LD5 4RJ.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD5 4RJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 66% owner-occupation and average age 51, LD5 4RJ has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £355k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending down 2.5% year-on-year.

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

LD5 4RJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tai Cae Mawr, 0.5km from Llanwrtyd Wells in Llanwrtyd Wells. Administratively it sits within Llanwrtyd Wells ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LD5 4RJ is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 18 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £355k, down 2.5% 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 4RJ are sourced from Output Area W00002507 (shared with 18 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 4RJ. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 332,500

16 sales · Mean £ 327,937

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

LD5 4RJ has low crime rates — 18 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.2 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.3 km
  • Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.3 km
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel0.3 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.3 km
  • + 9 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.3 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.3 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stonecroft Inn0.5 km
  • Stonecroft Inn0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanwrtyd0.3 km
  • Sugar Loaf4.6 km
  • Llangammarch5.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.3 km
  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.3 km
  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.3 km
  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.3 km
  • Beulah Road0.3 km