Postcode LD8 2HX is located in a rural town, within the Presteigne ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Knighton & Presteigne area. It has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Knighton & Presteigne is £40,873 per year. The nearest station is Knighton located about 5.6 miles away.
Knighton & Presteigne has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,438 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.
Knighton & Presteigne has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 12.9% 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.
The average income per household in Knighton & Presteigne is £40,873 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD8 2HX.
The nearest station is Knighton located about 5.6 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 22 recent sales, the median property price is £268,750 in Presteigne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £935,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 8 | £311,250 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £243,000 |
| Terraced | 3 | £175,000 |
10 year median price trend in Presteigne
In the LD8 2HX postcode area, located within Knighton & Presteigne, there are no schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD8 2HX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Little Shop | Hereford Street, Powys, LD8 2AS | Walking directions to Little Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.