Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

RIVERSIDE, LD5 4SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVERSIDE, LD5 4SR.

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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 4SR 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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1/10
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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

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 46, LD5 4SR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £136k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability. Property prices are trending up 71.1% year-on-year.

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

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

For families considering a move, LD5 4SR represents a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 46 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 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. Property: With prices averaging £136k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 71.1% 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 4SR 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 4SR. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 106,500

3 sales · Mean £ 118,333

Semi-Detached

£ 147,500

2 sales · Mean £ 147,500

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

LD5 4SR 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
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 & B0.3 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.1 km
  • Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.1 km
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.1 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.2 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.1 km
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.2 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.1 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stonecroft Inn0.1 km
  • Stonecroft Inn0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanwrtyd0.5 km
  • Sugar Loaf4.3 km
  • Llangammarch5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Victoria Square0.0 km
  • Victoria Square0.0 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km