Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

BACK LANE, LD8 2AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BACK LANE, LD8 2AP.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

53

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD8 2AP represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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5/10
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6/10
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3/10
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7/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD8 2AP spans multiple life stages — average age 53, moderate ownership and renting. prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

LD8 2AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Back Lane, 0.1km from Llanandras in Presteigne. Administratively it sits within Presteigne ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 53) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 74% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 LD8 2AP are sourced from Output Area W00002591 (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 LD8 2AP. The average age is 52.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.7%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

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

LD8 2AP has low crime rates — 42 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 offences46
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson8
Burglary5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

10 nearby
  • East Radnor Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Spar0.2 km
  • The Salty Dog0.2 km
  • East Radnor Leisure Centre0.4 km
  • Dolly Daydream0.1 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Presteigne Pharmacy0.1 km
  • Leon's Supper Club0.2 km
  • Rose Cottage Cafe0.2 km
  • The Workhouse Gallery & Cafe0.3 km
  • Wild Thyme Italian Ltd0.2 km
  • + 19 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.2 km
  • Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

12 nearby
  • Presteigne St Andrews Football Club0.6 km
  • The Royal Oak0.4 km
  • Presteigne Bowling Club0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • Royal British Legion0.1 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Bwyty Tsieineaidd Cabin0.2 km
  • The Cabin0.2 km
  • Victoria Fish Bar0.2 km
  • Victoria Fish Bar0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knighton8.4 km
  • Bucknell10.2 km
  • Knucklas11.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Presteigne Police Station0.0 km
  • Presteigne Police Station0.0 km
  • Bank0.1 km
  • Car Park & Presteigne Recycling Centre0.2 km
  • Townend0.2 km