LD6 5AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Salisbury Terrace, 0.2km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 43 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £185k. 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 LD6 5AT are sourced from Output Area W00002603 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SALISBURY TERRACE, LD6 5AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SALISBURY TERRACE, LD6 5AT.
311
43
£ 33,500 /yr
53%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD6 5AT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LD6 5AT — age 43, 47% ownership, 44% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD6 5AT. The average age is 42.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 168,500
4 sales · Mean £ 163,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD6 5AT has low crime rates — 34 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
20 nearby- Best One0.1 km
- Gigrin Coffee Shop1.0 km
- Powells Newsagents0.1 km
- R M Powell (Newsagent)0.2 km
- Spar Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Elan Hotel0.1 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.0 km
- Penralley House B & B0.4 km
- The Bears Head0.3 km
- The Eagles Inn0.0 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.2 km
- The Crown Inn0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- The Castle0.2 km
- The Royal Oak0.3 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Evans Plaice0.2 km
- Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.4 km
- Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.2 km
- Old Swan Tea Rooms0.1 km
- Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.2 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Turkish Delight0.1 km
- Turkish Delight0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod11.1 km
- Pen-Y-Bont13.4 km
- Builth Road15.7 km
Bus Stops
- Rhayader War Memorial0.2 km
- Station Road0.2 km
- Rhayader Central Car Park0.3 km
- Station Road0.3 km
- Rhayader Central Car Park0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD65AT · Data under Open Government Licence