Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

LD6 5DW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD6 5DW.

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Population

323

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 33,500 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD6 5DW falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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7/10
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3/10
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4/10
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8/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LD6 5DW is a mixed residential postcode — average age 52, 80% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD6 5DW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 52) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5DW are sourced from Output Area W00002601 (shared with 29 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 LD6 5DW. The average age is 52.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

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

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

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

Crime around LD6 5DW is moderate at 51 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.

Violence and sexual offences43
Anti-social behaviour15
Public order10
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Best One0.3 km
  • Gigrin Coffee Shop0.9 km
  • Powells Newsagents0.3 km
  • R M Powell (Newsagent)0.2 km
  • Spar Convenience Store0.3 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Elan Hotel0.3 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.4 km
  • Penralley House B & B0.4 km
  • The Bears Head0.2 km
  • The Eagles Inn0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.2 km
  • The Crown Inn0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • The Castle0.2 km
  • The Royal Oak0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Evans Plaice0.2 km
  • Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.1 km
  • Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.2 km
  • Old Swan Tea Rooms0.3 km
  • Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.2 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Turkish Delight0.3 km
  • Turkish Delight0.3 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod11.1 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont13.2 km
  • Builth Road15.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Dolgerddon0.0 km
  • Dolgerddon0.0 km
  • Rhayader Central Car Park0.1 km
  • Rhayader Central Car Park0.1 km
  • Post Office0.1 km