LD8 2EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Castle Road, 0.1km from Warden in Presteigne. Administratively it sits within Presteigne ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
This 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. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £223k, down 11.3% 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 2EB are sourced from Output Area W00002594 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CASTLE ROAD, LD8 2EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CASTLE ROAD, LD8 2EB.
305
40
£ 35,300 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD8 2EB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD8 2EB is an established family neighbourhood — 53% owner-occupation and an average age of 40 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending down 11.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD8 2EB. The average age is 40.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 183,500
10 sales · Mean £ 192,750
Terraced
£ 205,000
1 sales · Mean £ 205,000
Detached
£ 312,500
4 sales · Mean £ 280,875
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD8 2EB has low crime rates — 39 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 Centre0.7 km
- Spar0.2 km
- The Salty Dog0.2 km
- East Radnor Leisure Centre0.7 km
- Dolly Daydream0.2 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- Presteigne Pharmacy0.2 km
- Leon's Supper Club0.2 km
- Rose Cottage Cafe0.2 km
- The Workhouse Gallery & Cafe0.4 km
- Wild Thyme Italian Ltd0.2 km
- + 19 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
12 nearby- Presteigne St Andrews Football Club0.9 km
- The Royal Oak0.2 km
- Presteigne Bowling Club0.5 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
- Royal British Legion0.4 km
- + 7 more
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
- Knighton8.2 km
- Bucknell10.2 km
- Knucklas11.3 km
Bus Stops
- Radnorshire Car Park0.1 km
- Presteigne Recycling Car Park Q0.1 km
- Radnorshire Car Park0.1 km
- Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Bank0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD82EB · Data under Open Government Licence