Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

LD5 4RS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD5 4RS.

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Population

317

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Avg Age

51

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

35%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD5 4RS falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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9/10
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7/10
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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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6/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LD5 4RS is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 51 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.

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

LD5 4RS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Llanwrtyd Wells in Llanwrtyd Wells. Administratively it sits within Llanwrtyd Wells ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LD5 4RS is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. 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 51 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k. 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 4RS are sourced from Output Area W00002507 (shared with 18 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 LD5 4RS. The average age is 51.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.1%
Asian / British Asian0.9%
Black / African / Caribbean0.9%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

35%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 0%
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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

Detached

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

LD5 4RS has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

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storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.6 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.7 km
  • Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.8 km
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel0.8 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.7 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.7 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.9 km
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.7 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Stonecroft Inn0.9 km
  • Stonecroft Inn0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanwrtyd0.4 km
  • Sugar Loaf4.9 km
  • Llangammarch5.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.3 km
  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.4 km
  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.4 km
  • Llanwrtyd Rail Station0.4 km