LD7 1RE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Bwlch y Plain in Powys. Administratively it sits within Ithon Valley ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LD7 1RE is a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a rural with mining or quarrying zone — includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. Residents average 47 years old — this is a settled, predominantly owner-occupied area with a stable, community-minded population. 27% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Property: Average house prices are around £265k. 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 1RE are sourced from Output Area W00002276 (shared with 19 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
LD7 1RE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD7 1RE.
344
47
£ 35,300 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD7 1RE falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
LD7 1RE is an established family neighbourhood — 65% owner-occupation and an average age of 47 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Low crime and a maturing demographic make this one of the more stable postcodes in the district.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD7 1RE. The average age is 47.4. 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 mature neighborhood. The higher average age combined with lower homeownership rates suggests a mix of lifelong renters and retirees.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 285,000
5 sales · Mean £ 267,000
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Knucklas1.6 km
- Llangynllo3.9 km
- Knighton5.6 km
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Postcode Profile: LD71RE · Data under Open Government Licence