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LD5 4UB

Llanwrtyd Wells

Powys

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Detailed insights for LD5 4UB

Overview

Postcode LD5 4UB is located in a rural hamlet, within the Llanwrtyd Wells ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year. The nearest station is Garth (Powys), about 2.5 miles away.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
1.9%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

1.9%

Approximately 1.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD5 4UB.

Transport

The nearest station is Garth (Powys) located about 2.5 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
4.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.31(+54%)
Other theft
6.22(+36%)
Burglary
5.09(+118%)
Public order
2.83(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
242
97.98%
Irish
2
0.81%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller
1
0.4%
Other White
1
0.4%
Other
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
78
38.24%
No qualifications
32
15.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
32
15.69%
Level 3 (A level)
31
15.2%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
11
5.39%
Total 16+ residents: 204

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
64
59.81%
Owns with a mortgage
17
15.89%
Private landlord or letting agency
15
14.02%
Other forms of private rent
9
8.41%
Social rents from council
2
1.87%
Total households: 107

Property prices in Llanwrtyd Wells

Median price£235,000
Price per sq ft£176
Sales (last 12 months)9
Typical range (middle 50%)£160K – £375K

Based on 9 recent sales, the median property price is £235,000 (about £176 per square foot) in Llanwrtyd Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £147,500 up to £700,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached4£425,000£237
Semi-Detached4£197,500£151
Terraced1£150,000£108

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanwrtyd Wells

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£255,000£140,250£126,645
2017£233,000£176,000£112,500
2018£268,500£155,500£153,500
2019£254,750£131,250£105,000
2020£255,000£215,500£162,000
2021£300,000£221,500£116,250
2022£324,500£210,000£154,500
2023£346,000£247,500£195,750
2024£317,500£179,000£140,000
2025£375,000£160,000£170,000
2026£235,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£167£161£196
2017£137£133£111
2018£167£96£188
2019£214£134£135
2020£171£173£125
2021£186£175£215
2022£216£216£119
2023£230£246£227
2024£224£145£282
2025£244£160£204
2026£141
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanwrtyd Wells.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanwrtyd Wells in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 5 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD5 4UB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD5 4UB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202523, Y Maes, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4YHDetachedFreehold£375,000
28 Mar 20256, Y Maes, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4YHDetachedFreehold£390,000
17 Feb 202510, Y Maes, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4YHDetachedFreehold£310,000
26 Aug 2025Bridgend Stores, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4UPOtherFreehold£150,000
15 Oct 2025Y Bwthyn, Llanwrtyd Wells, LD5 4YDOtherFreehold£67,000

Schools

In the LD5 4UB postcode area, located within Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD5 4UB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LD5 4UB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miBeulah Village StoreBeulah Road, Powys, LD5 4UYWalking directions to Beulah Village Store
0.1 miPremierBeulah Road, Powys, LD5 4UUWalking directions to Premier

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD5 4UB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Peter Ronald James

Llanwrtyd Wells - 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
WardLlanwrtyd WellsW05001156
ParishTreflysW04000349
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd WellsW02000110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 014EW01000471
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD5 4UB

Is LD5 4UB (Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells) safe?

The area around LD5 4UB records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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, criminal damage and arson and other theft.

What is the average house price near LD5 4UB?

The median sale price around LD5 4UB in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £235,000 (about £176 per square foot) based on 9 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LD5 4UB?

LD5 4UB scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD5 4UB (Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD5 4UB is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Peter Ronald James (Independent).

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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.