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LD1 5SS

Ithon Valley

Powys

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Detailed insights for LD1 5SS

Overview

Postcode LD1 5SS is located in a rural hamlet, within the Ithon Valley ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 34% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley is £38,772 per year. The nearest station is Pen-Y-Bont (Mid Wales), about 1.4 miles away.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
57
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
0%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,288 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley has an average crime rate, with approximately 56.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0%

Approximately 0.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley is £38,772 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD1 5SS.

Transport

The nearest station is Pen-Y-Bont (Mid Wales) located about 1.4 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
392
Population density
28.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.15(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.92(-54%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.08(-31%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(+47%)
Other crime
4.23(+101%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
378
96.18%
Other White
7
1.78%
Other Asian
3
0.76%
Irish
2
0.51%
Other
2
0.51%
Total population: 393

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
29.7%
No qualifications
60
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
55
16.67%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
51
15.45%
Apprenticeship
31
9.39%
Total 16+ residents: 330

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
102
59.3%
Owns with a mortgage
48
27.91%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
10.47%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.33%
Total households: 172

Property prices in Ithon Valley

Median price£320,000
Price per sq ft£261
Sales (last 12 months)9
Typical range (middle 50%)£196K – £380K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £320,000 (about £261 per square foot) in Ithon Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £145,500 up to £640,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ithon Valley over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£327,500£262
Semi-Detached1£145,500£159

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Ithon Valley

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£175,000£182,500
2017£195,000£220,000
2018£300,000£150,000
2019£217,000£85,000
2020£255,000£215,000
2021£247,500£90,000
2022£345,000£220,000
2023£297,500£345,000
2024£292,500£236,500
2025£327,500£150,250
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£163£169
2017£169£96
2018£167£155
2019£175£91
2020£199£131
2021£218£135
2022£259£173
2023£281£226
2024£232£253
2025£261£236
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Ithon Valley.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Ithon Valley in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LD1 5SS postcode area, located within Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD1 5SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Geoff Morgan

Ithon Valley - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Member of parliament

David Chadwick

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
WardIthon ValleyW05001136
ParishLlanbadarn FawrW04000286
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan ValleyW02000108
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 012BW01000451
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD1 5SS

Is LD1 5SS (Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley) safe?

The area around LD1 5SS records about 57 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and public order.

What is the average house price near LD1 5SS?

The median sale price around LD1 5SS in Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley is £320,000 (about £261 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LD1 5SS?

LD1 5SS scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,288 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD1 5SS (Rhayader, Newbridge-on-Wye & Elan Valley) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD1 5SS is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Geoff Morgan (Independent).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.