LD6 5EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Brynheulog, 0.6km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LD6 5EG is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. The daytime character shifts — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £148k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 25.6% year-on-year. 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 5EG are sourced from Output Area W00002600 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BRYNHEULOG, LD6 5EG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BRYNHEULOG, LD6 5EG.
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38
£ 33,500 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD6 5EG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LD6 5EG has a significant social housing presence — 46% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 25.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD6 5EG. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 113,500
15 sales · Mean £ 121,266
Semi-Detached
£ 112,500
3 sales · Mean £ 126,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD6 5EG has low crime rates — 44 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 One0.7 km
- Gigrin Coffee Shop0.8 km
- Powells Newsagents0.7 km
- R M Powell (Newsagent)0.6 km
- Spar Convenience Store0.6 km
- + 15 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Elan Hotel0.7 km
- Horseshoe Inn0.7 km
- Penralley House B & B0.6 km
- The Bears Head0.5 km
- The Eagles Inn0.7 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
10 nearby- Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.5 km
- The Crown Inn0.6 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- The Castle0.5 km
- The Royal Oak0.4 km
- + 5 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Evans Plaice0.6 km
- Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.4 km
- Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.6 km
- Old Swan Tea Rooms0.7 km
- Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.6 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
- Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Turkish Delight0.7 km
- Turkish Delight0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Llandrindod10.9 km
- Pen-Y-Bont12.9 km
- Builth Road15.9 km
Bus Stops
- Rhayader Cemetery0.2 km
- Rhayader Cemetery0.2 km
- Green Gardens0.2 km
- Green Gardens0.2 km
- Post Office0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LD65EG · Data under Open Government Licence