LD5 4SN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Llanwrtyd Wells in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanwrtyd Wells ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LD5 4SN is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. During the day, includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. An established, mature community with an average age of 56 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 83% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 6 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £743k. 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 4SN are sourced from Output Area W00002508 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LD5 4SN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD5 4SN.
234
56
£ 35,800 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Average age 56, 83% owned. LD5 4SN is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. With £743k prices and low crime, this is a premium retirement postcode.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD5 4SN. The average age is 55.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 743,000
1 sales · Mean £ 743,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)
LD5 4SN has low crime rates — 6 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are other theft and shoplifting. 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 & B0.8 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.7 km
- Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.5 km
- Neuadd Arms Hotel0.6 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.7 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.5 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.5 km
- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.5 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.5 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stonecroft Inn0.5 km
- Stonecroft Inn0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanwrtyd1.0 km
- Sugar Loaf4.5 km
- Llangammarch5.9 km
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Postcode Profile: LD54SN · Data under Open Government Licence