LD1 5BD is an up-and-coming urban area on Station Crescent, 0.0km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod South ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a neighbourhood with pockets of retirees, often in communal or managed housing. During the day, large schools, colleges, and universities, nationally widespread. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 115 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £37k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the 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 LD1 5BD are sourced from Output Area W00002417 (shared with 13 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION CRESCENT, LD1 5BD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION CRESCENT, LD1 5BD.
243
44
£ 33,300 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD1 5BD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Economic hardship is measurable here. LD1 5BD's IMD rank, 7% unemployment, and 17% social renting combine to signal above-average deprivation — though affordable prices and community resilience are noted strengths. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5BD. The average age is 44.5. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 37,000
1 sales · Mean £ 37,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD1 5BD is above average at 115 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
14 nearby- J Hodges & Son0.9 km
- KDM Local0.1 km
- J Hodges & Son0.9 km
- KDM Local0.1 km
- J O Davies (Spar)0.0 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Hampton Hotel0.1 km
- Hampton Hotel0.1 km
- Greylands Guest House0.2 km
- Hotel Commodore0.2 km
- The Cottage0.2 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Llandrindod Football Club0.4 km
- Llandrindod Wells R F Club0.9 km
- Middleton Arms0.6 km
- Royal British Legion0.6 km
- The Llanerch Inn0.3 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Bargain Buys0.1 km
- Fresh Fills Cafe0.1 km
- Greggs0.1 km
- Herb Garden Community Cafe0.1 km
- Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.3 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Archfarchnad Aldi0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
- Aldi Stores Ltd0.1 km
- Tesco Stores Limited0.4 km
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
- Yo! To Go!0.7 km
- Movement Recreation Culture0.3 km
- Quality Fish Bar0.7 km
- + 11 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod0.2 km
- Pen-Y-Bont5.3 km
- Builth Road8.7 km
Bus Stops
- Tremont Road0.1 km
- Tremont Road0.1 km
- Post Office0.1 km
- Somerfield0.1 km
- Llandrindod Rail Station0.1 km
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