Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

LD6 5AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD6 5AP.

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Population

311

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD6 5AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LD6 5AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 47% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £340k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 142.9% year-on-year.

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

LD6 5AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km from Cwmdeuddwr, Llansantffraed in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LD6 5AP offers a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £340k, up 142.9% 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 LD6 5AP are sourced from Output Area W00002603 (shared with 16 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 LD6 5AP. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.4%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 625,000

1 sales · Mean £ 625,000

Semi-Detached

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

Terraced

£ 166,475

2 sales · Mean £ 166,475

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

LD6 5AP has low crime rates — 28 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and drugs. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences20
Drugs6
Anti-social behaviour5
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • Best One0.3 km
  • Powells Newsagents0.3 km
  • R M Powell (Newsagent)0.3 km
  • Spar Convenience Store0.3 km
  • Wild Swan Wholefoods0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Elan Hotel0.3 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.2 km
  • Penralley House B & B0.5 km
  • The Bears Head0.4 km
  • The Eagles Inn0.2 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.3 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • The Castle0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.5 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Evans Plaice0.4 km
  • Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.6 km
  • Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.4 km
  • Old Swan Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Turkish Delight0.3 km
  • Turkish Delight0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod11.2 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont13.5 km
  • Builth Road15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Llawrllan0.1 km
  • Station Road0.1 km
  • Rhayader War Memorial0.1 km
  • Rhayader Central Car Park0.5 km