LD7 1HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cwm View Cottages, 0.2km from Knighton in Knighton. Administratively it sits within Knighton with Beguildy ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LD7 1HF represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a settled, family-oriented neighbourhood (average age 54) — stable, lower-turnover, predominantly owner-occupied. 76% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £161k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 12.0% 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 LD7 1HF are sourced from Output Area W00002392 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CWM VIEW COTTAGES, LD7 1HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CWM VIEW COTTAGES, LD7 1HF.
243
54
£ 35,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD7 1HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD7 1HF is a mixed residential postcode — average age 54, 76% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (54) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending down 12.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD7 1HF. The average age is 53.5. 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
£ 215,000
5 sales · Mean £ 210,200
Semi-Detached
£ 136,000
4 sales · Mean £ 140,750
Terraced
£ 108,000
7 sales · Mean £ 110,642
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD7 1HF is moderate at 56 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
14 nearby- A J Pugh Butchers0.2 km
- Jan Lewis Ltd0.3 km
- Boots UK Ltd0.3 km
- Costcutter0.2 km
- Premier Stores Knighton0.2 km
- + 9 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- The Red Lion0.2 km
- The Red Lion0.2 km
- Whytcwm Cottage0.0 km
- Whytcwm Cottage0.0 km
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- HCMS Bars Limited0.2 km
- Horse & Jockey Inn0.3 km
- Knighton Bowling Club0.4 km
- Plough Hotel0.2 km
- The Golden Lion0.2 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Little Black Sheep Cafe0.2 km
- Offas Dyke Association0.2 km
- Tower House Gallery0.2 km
- Clock Tower Tea Shop0.2 km
- Little Black Sheep Cafe0.2 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Mid Counties Co-operative0.3 km
- Mid Counties Co-operative0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- Chandos Kebab Pizza and Burger House0.2 km
- Chandos Kebab Pizza and Burger House0.2 km
- Knighton Plaice0.2 km
- Knighton Plaice0.2 km
- Bamboo Garden0.1 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knighton0.7 km
- Knucklas3.6 km
- Bucknell7.2 km
Bus Stops
- Library0.2 km
- Brookside Square0.2 km
- Ffrydd Road0.3 km
- Offa`s Dyke Centre0.3 km
- Offa`s Dyke Centre0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD71HF · Data under Open Government Licence