LD6 5DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Maes Y Deri, 0.3km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LD6 5DF is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. Residents average 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £154k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. 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 5DF are sourced from Output Area W00002602 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MAES Y DERI, LD6 5DF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MAES Y DERI, LD6 5DF.
229
51
£ 33,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD6 5DF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD6 5DF has a significant social housing presence — 43% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD6 5DF. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 154,000
2 sales · Mean £ 154,000
Semi-Detached
£ 72,500
1 sales · Mean £ 72,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD6 5DF is moderate at 51 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Best One0.3 km
- Gigrin Coffee Shop0.9 km
- Powells Newsagents0.3 km
- R M Powell (Newsagent)0.3 km
- Spar Convenience Store0.3 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Elan Hotel0.4 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.4 km
- Penralley House B & B0.5 km
- The Bears Head0.2 km
- The Eagles Inn0.4 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.2 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- The Castle0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Evans Plaice0.2 km
- Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.2 km
- Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.2 km
- Old Swan Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.3 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Turkish Delight0.3 km
- Turkish Delight0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod11.1 km
- Pen-Y-Bont13.2 km
- Builth Road15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Dolgerddon0.1 km
- Dolgerddon0.1 km
- Rhayader Central Car Park0.1 km
- Rhayader Central Car Park0.1 km
- Green Gardens0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LD65DF · Data under Open Government Licence