LD5 4RN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Leighton Close, 0.3km from Llanwrtyd Wells in Llanwrtyd Wells. Administratively it sits within Llanwrtyd Wells ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a popular retirement area with older residents and low crime. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 46 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £168k, 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 LD5 4RN are sourced from Output Area W00002509 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LEIGHTON CLOSE, LD5 4RN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LEIGHTON CLOSE, LD5 4RN.
243
46
£ 35,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD5 4RN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD5 4RN is an established family neighbourhood — 70% owner-occupation and an average age of 46 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD5 4RN. The average age is 45.8. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 145,000
3 sales · Mean £ 173,333
Detached
£ 240,000
1 sales · Mean £ 240,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD5 4RN has low crime rates — 23 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
12 nearby- Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.1 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.1 km
- Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.2 km
- Neuadd Arms Hotel0.2 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.1 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.3 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.3 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.3 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stonecroft Inn0.3 km
- Stonecroft Inn0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanwrtyd0.3 km
- Sugar Loaf4.4 km
- Llangammarch5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km
- Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km
- Beulah Road0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD54RN · Data under Open Government Licence