Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

SPA ROAD EAST, LD1 5ES House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPA ROAD EAST, LD1 5ES.

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Population

158

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 33,300 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD1 5ES 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.

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1/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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7/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD1 5ES spans multiple life stages — average age 48, moderate ownership and renting. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £111k.

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

LD1 5ES is an up-and-coming urban area on Spa Road East, 0.3km from Llandrindod in Llandrindod Wells. Administratively it sits within Llandrindod South ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LD1 5ES offers a dynamic young family area with frequent movers and a mix of backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 48 average age signals a mature family neighbourhood — long-term residents, good local schools, and high levels of owner-occupation. 60% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime rates are above average at 112 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £111k, 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 5ES are sourced from Output Area W00002430 (shared with 7 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 LD1 5ES. The average age is 48.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British96.9%
Asian / British Asian1.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.2%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful and mature. The demographic data points to a concentration of older adults living across a mix of tenures.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 86,500

13 sales · Mean £ 84,001

Detached

£ 225,000

1 sales · Mean £ 225,000

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

Crime around LD1 5ES is above average at 112 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour33
Criminal damage and arson27
Public order27
Vehicle crime12

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • KDM Local0.4 km
  • KDM Local0.4 km
  • J O Davies (Spar)0.3 km
  • Lakeside Pharmacy0.0 km
  • Llandrindod Wells Theatre Company0.5 km
  • + 7 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Hampton Hotel0.4 km
  • Hampton Hotel0.4 km
  • Greylands Guest House0.4 km
  • Hotel Commodore0.3 km
  • The Cottage0.2 km
  • + 7 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Llandrindod Football Club0.5 km
  • Llandrindod Wells R F Club0.8 km
  • Middleton Arms0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion0.9 km
  • The Llanerch Inn0.6 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

42 nearby
  • Bargain Buys0.4 km
  • Fresh Fills Cafe0.4 km
  • Greggs0.4 km
  • Herb Garden Community Cafe0.4 km
  • Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre0.6 km
  • + 37 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Archfarchnad Aldi0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.4 km
  • Tesco Stores Limited0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Movement Recreation Culture0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Movement Recreation Culture0.6 km
  • Yo! To Go!1.0 km
  • Lip Licking Kebab House0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod0.5 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont5.4 km
  • Builth Road8.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Coleg Powys0.0 km
  • Doctor's Surgery0.0 km
  • Coleg Powys0.0 km
  • Autopalace Q0.1 km
  • Auto Palace0.1 km