Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

WARDEN CLOSE, LD8 2DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WARDEN CLOSE, LD8 2DH.

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Population

259

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Avg Age

52

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Avg Income

£ 35,300 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD8 2DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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9/10
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5/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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3/10
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1/10
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8/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD8 2DH spans multiple life stages — average age 52, moderate ownership and renting. £242k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 10.9% year-on-year.

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

LD8 2DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Warden Close, 0.5km from Warden in Presteigne. Administratively it sits within Presteigne ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. 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 rates are low here at 22 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £242k, down 10.9% 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 LD8 2DH are sourced from Output Area W00002589 (shared with 8 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 LD8 2DH. The average age is 52.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.7%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.4%
Other / Mixed1.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
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

Detached

£ 212,500

28 sales · Mean £ 217,942

Semi-Detached

£ 263,875

2 sales · Mean £ 263,875

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

LD8 2DH has low crime rates — 22 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences15
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

8 nearby
  • Dolly Daydream0.6 km
  • Variety Fayre - Londis0.6 km
  • Variety Fayre - Londis0.6 km
  • Dolly Daydream0.6 km
  • The Salty Dog0.6 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.6 km
  • Radnorshire Arms Hotel0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

10 nearby
  • The Dukes Arms0.7 km
  • Wine Bar 460.6 km
  • Presteigne Bowling Club1.0 km
  • The Dukes Arms0.7 km
  • Wine Bar 460.6 km
  • + 5 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • Crocketts0.6 km
  • Community Cafe at Presteigne Market0.6 km
  • Crocketts0.6 km
  • Daphnes Food & Drink Ltd0.7 km
  • Lornas Sandwich Shop0.6 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Victoria Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Victoria Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Bwyty Tsieineaidd Cabin0.6 km
  • The Cabin0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Knighton7.9 km
  • Bucknell10.2 km
  • Knucklas10.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Knighton Road0.1 km
  • Knighton Road0.1 km
  • Radnorshire Car Park0.5 km
  • Radnorshire Car Park0.5 km
  • Presteigne Recycling Car Park Q0.5 km