LD5 4SU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Victoria Road, 0.1km from Llanwrtyd Wells in Powys. Administratively it sits within Llanwrtyd Wells ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LD5 4SU 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 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £372k. 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 4SU are sourced from Output Area W00002508 (shared with 17 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VICTORIA ROAD, LD5 4SU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VICTORIA ROAD, LD5 4SU.
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 4SU is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character — £372k reflects the demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD5 4SU. 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
£ 290,000
3 sales · Mean £ 343,333
Semi-Detached
£ 188,000
1 sales · Mean £ 188,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD5 4SU has low crime rates — 20 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 & B0.4 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.3 km
- Gwesty'r Belle Vue0.3 km
- Neuadd Arms Hotel0.3 km
- Ardwyn House B&B0.3 km
- + 7 more
Restaurant, Cafe
4 nearby- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.4 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.2 km
- Llanwrtyd Wells Auto Services0.4 km
- The Drovers Restaurant & Tea Rooms0.2 km
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Stonecroft Inn0.2 km
- Stonecroft Inn0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llanwrtyd0.7 km
- Sugar Loaf4.1 km
- Llangammarch6.0 km
Bus Stops
- Post Office0.1 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Victoria Square0.2 km
- Belle Vue Hotel0.2 km
- Belle Vue Hotel0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD54SU · Data under Open Government Licence