Postcode insights

LD7 1DJ

Bowling Green Lane

Knighton with Beguildy

Interactive map showing LD7 1DJ and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LD7 1DJ

Overview

Postcode LD7 1DJ is located in a rural town, within the Knighton with Beguildy ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Knighton & Presteigne area. It has low deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 102.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× 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 Knighton, about 0.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
13.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,417 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

9/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a very high crime rate, with approximately 102.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

13.5%

Approximately 13.5% 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 LD7 1DJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Knighton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LD7 1DJ
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

Knighton

N/A

Walking directions to Knighton

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
298
Population density
1,009.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
48.81(+44%)
Anti-social behaviour
36.94(+184%)
Public order
19.79(+141%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.21(+53%)
Other theft
7.92(+73%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
293
98.32%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.67%
Other White
2
0.67%
Irish
1
0.34%
Total population: 298

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
25.86%
No qualifications
49
18.63%
Level 3 (A level)
46
17.49%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
13.69%
Apprenticeship
28
10.65%
Total 16+ residents: 263

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
70
49.65%
Owns with a mortgage
33
23.4%
Other social rented
18
12.77%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
12.77%
Social rents from council
1
0.71%
Total households: 141

Property prices in Knighton with Beguildy

Median price£250,000
Price per sq ft£237
Sales (last 12 months)33
Typical range (middle 50%)£205K – £330K

Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £237 per square foot) in Knighton with Beguildy area, with individual transactions ranging from £58,000 up to £655,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached19£325,000£245
Semi-Detached7£225,000£251
Terraced6£156,250£211
Flats1£58,000£163

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Knighton with Beguildy

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£224,000£161,000£105,000
2017£230,000£138,975£122,000
2018£220,000£155,000£115,000
2019£225,000£172,500£129,950
2020£245,000£161,250£96,000
2021£261,000£175,000£133,500
2022£313,000£191,125£150,000
2023£285,000£216,000£162,500
2024£300,000£218,500£150,750
2025£296,000£198,500£170,000
2026£306,000£225,000£129,950
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£160£178£103
2017£203£158£134
2018£202£166£133
2019£221£177£150
2020£215£198£120
2021£212£161£171
2022£259£202£171
2023£260£222£175
2024£279£203£162
2025£253£247£181
2026£211£243£232
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Knighton with Beguildy.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Knighton with Beguildy in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD7 1DJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD7 1DJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 20254, Ffrydd Road, Knighton, LD7 1DBTerracedFreehold£262,500
05 Feb 20256, Ffrydd Road, Knighton, LD7 1DBTerracedFreehold£170,000
29 Aug 2025Weirside, Station Road, Knighton, LD7 1DTDetachedFreehold£296,000
27 Jun 202525, Station Road, Knighton, LD7 1DTDetachedFreehold£385,000
26 Jun 20259, Station Road, Knighton, LD7 1DTDetachedFreehold£188,000

Schools

In the LD7 1DJ postcode area, located within Knighton & Presteigne, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LD7 1DJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableKnighton C.I.W. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD7 1DJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LD7 1DJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miThe Co-operative FoodBowling Green Lane, Powys, LD7 1DJWalking directions to The Co-operative Food
0.1 miPremier11-12 Broad Street, Knighton, LD7 1BLWalking directions to Premier
0.2 miCostcutter16-19 Broad Street, Knighton, LD7 1BLWalking directions to Costcutter

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD7 1DJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ange Williams

Knighton with Beguildy - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

Corinna Kenyon-Wade

Knighton with Beguildy - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

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
ParishKnightonW04000284
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knighton & PresteigneW02000107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 011CW01000449
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1999-12-01

Frequently asked questions about LD7 1DJ

Is LD7 1DJ (Knighton & Presteigne) safe?

The area around LD7 1DJ records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 LD7 1DJ?

The median sale price around LD7 1DJ in Knighton & Presteigne is £250,000 (about £237 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LD7 1DJ?

There is 1 school close to LD7 1DJ, including Knighton C.I.W. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LD7 1DJ?

The closest station to LD7 1DJ is Knighton, about 394 m away.

How deprived is the area around LD7 1DJ?

LD7 1DJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,417 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD7 1DJ (Knighton & Presteigne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD7 1DJ is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ange Williams (Independent) and Corinna Kenyon-Wade (Liberal Democrats).

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.