Postcode insights

LD8 2NJ

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Presteigne

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Detailed insights for LD8 2NJ

Overview

Postcode LD8 2NJ 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 low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% 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 Knighton, about 5.2 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Went’s Meadow.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
45
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
0.7%
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 1,380 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Knighton & Presteigne has a low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

0.7%

Approximately 0.7% 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 LD8 2NJ.

Transport

The nearest station is Knighton located about 5.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LD8 2NJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miWent’s MeadowMediumWalking directions to Went’s Meadow

Area Profile

Population
299
Population density
130.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
20.83(-39%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.1(+38%)
Burglary
6.94(+197%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.05(-61%)
Public order
3.79(-54%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
292
97.33%
Other White
4
1.33%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
2
0.67%
Indian
1
0.33%
Other
1
0.33%
Total population: 300

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
100
37.17%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
19.7%
Level 3 (A level)
39
14.5%
No qualifications
38
14.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
7.43%
Total 16+ residents: 269

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
103
71.03%
Owns with a mortgage
29
20%
Private landlord or letting agency
7
4.83%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.76%
Shared ownership
1
0.69%
Total households: 145

Property prices in Presteigne

Median price£270,000
Price per sq ft£270
Sales (last 12 months)21
Typical range (middle 50%)£230K – £335K

Based on 21 recent sales, the median property price is £270,000 (about £270 per square foot) in Presteigne area, with individual transactions ranging from £120,000 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Presteigne over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached10£300,000£277
Terraced3£275,000£263
Semi-Detached8£252,500£251

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Presteigne

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Presteigne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£162,475£154,000
2017£198,500£162,500£154,000
2018£225,000£195,000£162,500
2019£235,000£180,500£167,250
2020£235,000£170,000£135,250
2021£252,000£175,000£184,000
2022£277,000£215,000£175,000
2023£310,000£249,000£177,500
2024£320,000£220,000£192,500
2025£325,000£240,000£159,500
2026£242,500£240,000£275,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Presteigne.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Presteigne.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£195£155£176
2017£208£180£153
2018£208£175£197
2019£209£200£200
2020£239£185£156
2021£264£209£225
2022£302£210£222
2023£262£261£242
2024£289£231£223
2025£284£247£236
2026£308£253£263
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Presteigne.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Presteigne in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 14 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD8 2NJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD8 2NJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Nov 202519, Caenbrook Meadow, Presteigne, LD8 2NEDetachedFreehold£235,000
11 Dec 202512, Castle Road, Presteigne, LD8 2EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£220,000
19 May 202538, Castle Road, Presteigne, LD8 2EBSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
03 Jun 202525, Castle Road, Presteigne, LD8 2DYSemi-DetachedFreehold£230,000
21 Oct 202510, Silia Meadow, Presteigne, LD8 2NYDetachedFreehold£120,000

Schools

In the LD8 2NJ postcode area, located within Knighton & Presteigne, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LD8 2NJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicablePresteigne C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD8 2NJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LD8 2NJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miPresteigne Convenience Store41 High Street, Presteigne, LD8 2BEWalking directions to Presteigne Convenience Store
0.2 miBW Roberts & Son ShopHigh Street, Powys, LD8 2BBWalking directions to BW Roberts & Son Shop
0.3 miLittle ShopHereford Street, Powys, LD8 2ASWalking directions to Little Shop

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD8 2NJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Beverley Jane Baynham

Presteigne - 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
WardPresteigneW05001165
ParishPresteigneW04000340
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Knighton & PresteigneW02000107
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 011FW01000485
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1999-06-01

Frequently asked questions about LD8 2NJ

Is LD8 2NJ (Knighton & Presteigne) safe?

The area around LD8 2NJ records about 45 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 LD8 2NJ?

The median sale price around LD8 2NJ in Knighton & Presteigne is £270,000 (about £270 per square foot) based on 21 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LD8 2NJ?

There is 1 school close to LD8 2NJ, including Presteigne C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LD8 2NJ?

LD8 2NJ scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,380 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD8 2NJ (Knighton & Presteigne) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD8 2NJ is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Beverley Jane Baynham (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.