Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

IRFON CRESCENT, LD5 4ST House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRFON CRESCENT, LD5 4ST.

check_circle Link copied to clipboard!
groups
Population

243

cake
Avg Age

46

payments
Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

work
Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

infoHow calculated?

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

lightbulb

Index Insight: LD5 4ST falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

shieldSafety
1/10
family_restroomFamily
3/10
favoriteHealth
1/10
workEmployment
4/10
diversity_3Diversity
5/10
paymentsAffluence
3/10
directions_transitTransit
6/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
10/10
psychology

Area Character

LD5 4ST is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 12.9% year-on-year.

home £221,857 median price shield Safety 1/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD5 4ST is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Irfon Crescent, 0.0km 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 4ST represents 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: Average house prices are around £221k, up 12.9% 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 4ST are sourced from Output Area W00002509 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD5 4ST. 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%
lightbulb

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

Terraced

£ 168,500

4 sales · Mean £ 170,625

Flat

£ 65,000

3 sales · Mean £ 90,833

Detached

£ 297,500

4 sales · Mean £ 272,500

Semi-Detached

£ 137,000

1 sales · Mean £ 137,000

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

LD5 4ST 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 offences8
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.3 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.2 km
  • Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.2 km
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.2 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.3 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.1 km
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.3 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 Loaf4.2 km
  • Llangammarch5.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.0 km
  • Victoria Square0.1 km
  • Victoria Square0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km