Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

CAE HERBERT LANE, LD6 5EE House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAE HERBERT LANE, LD6 5EE.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD6 5EE 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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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LD6 5EE is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 18.9% year-on-year.

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

LD6 5EE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cae Herbert Lane, 0.1km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LD6 5EE represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 52, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 18.9% 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 5EE are sourced from Output Area W00002601 (shared with 29 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 5EE. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.8%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.6%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 415,000

2 sales · Mean £ 415,000

Semi-Detached

£ 215,000

1 sales · Mean £ 215,000

Terraced

£ 115,100

2 sales · Mean £ 115,100

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

LD6 5EE has low crime rates — 43 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and public order. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences39
Public order10
Anti-social behaviour9
Criminal damage and arson6
Drugs6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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 Store0.1 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Elan Hotel0.2 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.3 km
  • Penralley House B & B0.2 km
  • The Bears Head0.1 km
  • The Eagles Inn0.3 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.2 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • The Castle0.1 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.1 km
fastfood

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 Road15.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Bryn Gwy0.1 km
  • Bryn Gwy0.1 km
  • Dolgerddon0.2 km
  • Dolgerddon0.2 km