LD8 2AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hereford Street, 0.2km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. Residents average 53 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 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. Property: Average house prices are around £237k, down 17.3% 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 LD8 2AR are sourced from Output Area W00002591 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HEREFORD STREET, LD8 2AR House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEREFORD STREET, LD8 2AR.
235
53
£ 35,300 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD8 2AR 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.
Area Character
LD8 2AR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 53, 74% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £237k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 17.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD8 2AR. 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
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 161,500
2 sales · Mean £ 161,500
Terraced
£ 170,000
3 sales · Mean £ 195,000
Detached
£ 325,000
1 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD8 2AR 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
10 nearby- East Radnor Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Spar0.3 km
- The Salty Dog0.3 km
- East Radnor Leisure Centre0.3 km
- Dolly Daydream0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Presteigne Pharmacy0.2 km
- Leon's Supper Club0.3 km
- Rose Cottage Cafe0.3 km
- The Workhouse Gallery & Cafe0.3 km
- Wild Thyme Italian Ltd0.3 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.3 km
- Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Presteigne St Andrews Football Club0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.5 km
- Presteigne Bowling Club0.1 km
- Royal British Legion0.0 km
- Royal British Legion0.0 km
- + 7 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- Bwyty Tsieineaidd Cabin0.3 km
- The Cabin0.3 km
- Victoria Fish Bar0.3 km
- Victoria Fish Bar0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton8.5 km
- Bucknell10.2 km
- Knucklas11.6 km
Bus Stops
- Presteigne Police Station0.1 km
- Presteigne Police Station0.1 km
- Townend0.1 km
- Townend0.1 km
- Bank0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LD82AR · Data under Open Government Licence