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LD1 5UG

Old Radnor

Powys

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Detailed insights for LD1 5UG

Overview

Postcode LD1 5UG is located in a rural hamlet, within the Old Radnor ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Knighton & Presteigne area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 65% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Knighton & Presteigne is £40,873 per year. The nearest station is Pen-Y-Bont (Mid Wales), about 3.9 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
1.8%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

4/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,219 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.8%

Approximately 1.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 10.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Knighton & Presteigne is £40,873 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

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

Transport

The nearest station is Pen-Y-Bont (Mid Wales) located about 3.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
257
Population density
5.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
18.43(-46%)
Public order
4.76(-42%)
Other theft
2.38(-48%)
Criminal damage and arson
1.78(-76%)
Vehicle crime
1.19(-59%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
253
98.83%
Irish
1
0.39%
Roma
1
0.39%
Other White
1
0.39%
Total population: 256

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
84
39.44%
No qualifications
34
15.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
34
15.96%
Level 3 (A level)
33
15.49%
Apprenticeship
12
5.63%
Total 16+ residents: 213

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
66
57.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
23
20.18%
Owns with a mortgage
17
14.91%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.39%
Shared ownership
1
0.88%
Total households: 114

Property prices in Old Radnor

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£274
Sales (last 12 months)7
Typical range (middle 50%)£278K – £385K

Based on 7 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £274 per square foot) in Old Radnor area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £500,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Old Radnor over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached7£280,000£274

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Old Radnor

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Radnor.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£292,475£215,000
2017£302,500£225,000
2018£330,000£190,000
2019£264,500£236,000
2020£285,000
2021£320,000£155,000
2022£352,500£215,000
2023£315,000£265,745
2024£410,000£235,000
2025£365,000£450,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Old Radnor.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Radnor.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£176£118
2017£205£183
2018£283£267
2019£210£150
2020£199
2021£222£178
2022£247£208
2023£199£221
2024£306£216
2025£274£256
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Old Radnor.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Old Radnor in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LD1 5UG postcode area, located within Knighton & Presteigne, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

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

Local councillors

Edward Stuart Jones

Old Radnor - 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
WardOld RadnorW05001164
ParishNew RadnorW04000334
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knighton & PresteigneW02000107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 011EW01000484
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD1 5UG

Is LD1 5UG (Knighton & Presteigne) safe?

The area around LD1 5UG records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5UG?

The median sale price around LD1 5UG in Knighton & Presteigne is £280,000 (about £274 per square foot) based on 7 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LD1 5UG?

LD1 5UG scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,219 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD1 5UG (Knighton & Presteigne) in Parliament and on the local council?

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