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LD7 1RP

Knighton with Beguildy

Powys

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Detailed insights for LD7 1RP

Overview

Postcode LD7 1RP is located in a rural hamlet, within the Knighton with Beguildy ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Knighton & Presteigne area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 63% 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 Knucklas, about 1.7 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
2.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

6/10

Knighton & Presteigne has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 830 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.6%

Approximately 2.6% 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 1RP.

Transport

The nearest station is Knucklas located about 1.7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
346
Population density
5.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
16.37(-52%)
Public order
5.21(-37%)
Other theft
4.46(-3%)
Anti-social behaviour
2.98(-77%)
Criminal damage and arson
2.23(-70%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
341
98.27%
Other White
4
1.15%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
1
0.29%
Irish
1
0.29%
Total population: 347

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
88
28.21%
Level 3 (A level)
64
20.51%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
58
18.59%
No qualifications
51
16.35%
Apprenticeship
22
7.05%
Total 16+ residents: 312

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
106
68.83%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.34%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.44%
Other forms of private rent
12
7.79%
Social rents from council
4
2.6%
Total households: 154

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

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LD7 1RP 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 LD7 1RP, 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
ParishBeguildyW04000252
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knighton & PresteigneW02000107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 011AW01000427
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD7 1RP

Is LD7 1RP (Knighton & Presteigne) safe?

The area around LD7 1RP records about 31 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 LD7 1RP?

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

How deprived is the area around LD7 1RP?

LD7 1RP scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 830 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD7 1RP 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.