Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

STATION ROAD, LD5 4RW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, LD5 4RW.

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Population

243

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Avg Age

46

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD5 4RW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 70% owner-occupation and average age 46, LD5 4RW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. 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 4RW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.2km 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. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. With an average age of 46, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 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: Average house prices are around £250k. 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 4RW are sourced from Output Area W00002509 (shared with 11 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 4RW. 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

White / British97.5%
Asian / British Asian1.6%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.8%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 250,000

1 sales · Mean £ 250,000

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

LD5 4RW 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.

Violence and sexual offences9
Criminal damage and arson4
Public order2
Drugs1
Other crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

12 nearby
  • Angelis Holistic Retreat and B & B0.1 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.0 km
  • Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.2 km
  • Neuadd Arms Hotel0.1 km
  • Ardwyn House B&B0.0 km
  • + 7 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.2 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.2 km
  • Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.2 km
  • The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.2 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llanwrtyd0.4 km
  • Sugar Loaf4.4 km
  • Llangammarch5.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Belle Vue Hotel0.1 km
  • Victoria Square0.2 km
  • Victoria Square0.2 km
  • Post Office0.2 km