LD1 5ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Dolberthog Lane, 1.4km from Howey in Powys. Administratively it sits within Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
One of the more sought-after postcodes in LD1, LD1 5ED offers a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 50) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 72% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Property: Average house prices are around £390k. 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 5ED are sourced from Output Area W00002337 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DOLBERTHOG LANE, LD1 5ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DOLBERTHOG LANE, LD1 5ED.
318
50
£ 33,500 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD1 5ED 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
LD1 5ED is a mixed residential postcode — average age 50, 72% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD1 5ED. The average age is 50.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 390,000
1 sales · Mean £ 390,000
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Highland Moors0.6 km
- Highland Moors0.6 km
- Fferm Dolberthog0.0 km
- P & D D Evans0.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Fferyllfa Boots1.0 km
- Boots the Chemist1.0 km
- Llandrindod Wells Spa Town Trust Ltd0.9 km
- Rock Park Coffee House and Tea Room0.9 km
- Llandrindod Wells Spa Town Trust Ltd0.9 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
2 nearby- Ridgebourne Service Station0.7 km
- Ridgebourne Service Station0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Catering - Meals Only0.9 km
- Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club Bar O0.9 km
- Catering - Meals Only0.9 km
- Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club Bar O0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod1.5 km
- Pen-Y-Bont6.7 km
- Builth Road7.3 km
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