LD5 4RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.3km 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 4RU is a quiet, spacious area popular with retirees — large homes, very low turnover. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 51, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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 23 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4RU are sourced from Output Area W00002507 (shared with 18 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LD5 4RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD5 4RU.
317
51
£ 35,800 /yr
35%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD5 4RU 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.
Area Character
LD5 4RU 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD5 4RU. 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
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD5 4RU 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 Services0.1 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.3 km
- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.1 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
- Llanwrtyd0.4 km
- Sugar Loaf4.5 km
- Llangammarch5.6 km
Bus Stops
- Beulah Road0.1 km
- Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
- Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LD54RU · Data under Open Government Licence