Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

GREEN GARDENS, LD6 5EH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN GARDENS, LD6 5EH.

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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 5EH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD6 5EH spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £185k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.8% year-on-year.

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

LD6 5EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Gardens, 0.4km from Rhaeadr Gwy in Rhayader. Administratively it sits within Rhayader ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — 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. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £185k, down 9.8% 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 5EH 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 5EH. 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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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 171,750

10 sales · Mean £ 181,816

Terraced

£ 154,250

2 sales · Mean £ 154,250

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

Crime around LD6 5EH 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 offences47
Anti-social behaviour14
Public order11
Criminal damage and arson9
Drugs5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

20 nearby
  • Best One0.5 km
  • Gigrin Coffee Shop0.8 km
  • Powells Newsagents0.5 km
  • R M Powell (Newsagent)0.4 km
  • Spar Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 15 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

14 nearby
  • Elan Hotel0.5 km
  • Horseshoe Inn0.6 km
  • Penralley House B & B0.5 km
  • The Bears Head0.3 km
  • The Eagles Inn0.6 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • Canolfan Hamdden Rhaeadr Gwy0.4 km
  • The Crown Inn0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • The Castle0.4 km
  • The Royal Oak0.3 km
  • + 5 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Evans Plaice0.4 km
  • Fairfield Filling Station (Shop)0.2 km
  • Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club0.4 km
  • Old Swan Tea Rooms0.5 km
  • Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches)0.4 km
  • + 11 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
  • Co-operative Group Food Ltd0.3 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Turkish Delight0.5 km
  • Turkish Delight0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Llandrindod10.9 km
  • Pen-Y-Bont13.0 km
  • Builth Road15.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Green Gardens0.1 km
  • Green Gardens0.1 km
  • Rhayader Cemetery0.2 km
  • Rhayader Cemetery0.2 km
  • Post Office0.3 km