LD6 5DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on East Street, 0.1km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 41% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 5DS are sourced from Output Area W00002599 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST STREET, LD6 5DS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, LD6 5DS.
414
46
£ 33,500 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD6 5DS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Families dominate this postcode. With 56% owner-occupation and average age 46, LD6 5DS has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD6 5DS. The average age is 45.9. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD6 5DS 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 One0.2 km
- Gigrin Coffee Shop0.7 km
- Powells Newsagents0.2 km
- R M Powell (Newsagent)0.2 km
- Spar Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Elan Hotel0.2 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.3 km
- Penralley House B & B0.3 km
- The Bears Head0.1 km
- The Eagles Inn0.3 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.2 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.0 km
- The Castle0.1 km
- The Royal Oak0.0 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Evans Plaice0.2 km
- Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.1 km
- Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.2 km
- Old Swan Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Turkish Delight0.2 km
- Turkish Delight0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod10.9 km
- Pen-Y-Bont13.1 km
- Builth Road15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.0 km
- Dolgerddon0.1 km
- Dolgerddon0.2 km
- Rhayader Central Car Park0.2 km
- Rhayader Central Car Park0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LD65DS · Data under Open Government Licence