LD2 (Builth wells)

Llandrindod Wells (LD2) Postcode Area

Builth Wells, in the heart of Powys, Wales, boasts a community atmosphere surrounded by stunning countryside. Known for the annual Royal Welsh Show, the town offers local markets, historic sites like Builth Castle, and easy access to the scenic Brecon Beacons. With good transport links to nearby towns, including Llandrindod Wells, residents enjoy a blend of rural tranquillity and convenient amenities. Great schools and a welcoming vibe make it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts alike.

Overview

Builth wells (LD2) postcode district is located in the ceremonial county of Powys, and is part of the Llandrindod Wells postal town.

The LD2 postcode district, centred around Builth Wells and Llandrindod Wells, is a tranquil area in Brecknockshire, Wales, known for its scenic countryside and rich heritage. The average house price is £183,000, significantly lower than the UK average of £288,000. The population density is 3959.3 people per sq km, and the average age of residents is 46.8 years. The area boasts a high percentage of home ownership, with 50% of homes owned outright.

Settlements within LD2 include:

Aberedw, Alltmawr, Builth Road, Builth Wells (Llanfair Ym Muallt), Chwefru, Cilmery, Crickadarn, Cwmbach Llechrhyd, Duhonw, Dulas, Erwood, Gwenddwr, Honddu, Llanafan fawr, Llanbadarn y garreg, Llanddewi'r Cwm, Llandeilo Graban, Llaneglwys, Llanelwedd, Llanfair Ym Muallt (Builth Wells), Llanfaredd, Maesmynis, Newbridge on Wye, Painscastle, Pentre llwyn llwyd, Rhosgoch, Troedrhiwdalar, Wye

Households

7,264

Homes in LD2

51% female, 49% male
2.5 people per household

Household Income

£37,120

per annum

UK average: £38,100 (Jul 23)
Poverty rate: 12%

Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Postcode

Postcode Area

LD2

Llandrindod Wells, Powys

Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Outward Codes

Total Outward Codes

321

postcodes

Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Population

Population

5,610

people

Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Population Density

Population Density

101

people/km2

Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Income

Average Income

£37,120

per household

People and Demographics

Demographics

The LD2 postcode district has a predominantly white population, with 98.6% identifying as White. The average age of residents is 46.8 years, which is higher than the UK average of 40.7 years. This demographic profile may appeal to homebuyers looking for a mature community with established roots.

Unemployment

Percentage of people in Llandrindod Wells LD2 who are classed as being unemployed at Census 2021.

  • UK average: 4.3%
    Unemployment Icon

    An unemployment rate of 5% in Builth wells LD2 is slightly above the UK average of 4.3%, indicating a moderate level of joblessness.

    While some residents may face employment challenges, the rate still suggests a functioning local economy. Efforts to boost job opportunities could further enhance community stability and support the area's long-term growth.

    Diversity

    Percentage of residents in the LD2 postcode region who identify as white.

  • UK average: 81.7%
    Ethnicity Icon

    With 99% of Builth wells LD2 residents identifying as White, this postcode has a predominantly homogenous population with limited ethnic diversity.

    While the community shares common traditions and cultural practices, efforts to promote inclusivity and cultural awareness can further enhance neighbourhood cohesion and enrich residents' experiences.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    0.5%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of Llandrindod Wells LD2 is increasing by 0.5% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    20%

    Are under 18 years old


    20% of Llandrindod Wells LD2 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Builth wells LD2 aligns closely with the UK average of 17.4%. This indicates a balanced mix of families and other household types, with amenities catering to both children and adults.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    Are enjoying retirement


    15% of Llandrindod Wells LD2 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Builth wells LD2 aligns closely with the UK average of 16%, a mixed community of working-age individuals and retirees. Local amenities are likely to be diverse, and cater to both younger and older residents.

    Census 2021 Demographics

    Who lives and works in LD2?

    Analysing the LD2 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity, provides valuable insights into the composition of the community.

    Population

    Analysing the LD2 population's characteristics, including age distribution and cultural diversity provides valuable insights into the composition of a local community.

    Demographics

    The LD2 postcode district has a predominantly white population, with 98.6% identifying as White. The average age of residents is 46.8 years, which is higher than the UK average of 40.7 years. This demographic profile may appeal to homebuyers looking for a mature community with established roots.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Population Growth

    Population Growth

    0.5%

    per annum


    Population growth means that the population of Llandrindod Wells LD2 is increasing by 0.5% each year.

    Across the UK, (England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales), the average population grown from 2023-2024 is 0.66%.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Percentage of Children

    Children

    20%

    of Llandrindod Wells LD2 are under the age of 18 at the time of the Census 2021.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Retired

    Retired

    15%

    of Llandrindod Wells LD2 are retired at the time of the Census 2021.

    Gender Ratio

    51% female
    49% male


    Gender ratio in census data means the number of males for every 100 females in a population, helping us understand the balance between men and women in a specific area.

    Age Distribution

    50%

    are adults


    Age distribution refers to how different age groups are spread within a population, showing the number of people in each age range. This helps understand the population's structure and potential needs.

    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Age Distribution

    Age Distribution

    "Age Distribution by 5-year bands" in the Census 2021 breaks down the population into groups based on age ranges, each spanning five years (e.g., 0-4, 5-9, 10-14, etc.). This helps to see how many people fall into each age group, providing a clear picture of the age structure in an area.

    4 years and under
    3.9%
    5 to 9 years
    4.5%
    10 to 14 years
    5.4%
    15 to 19 years
    4.8%
    20 to 24 years
    4.3%
    25 to 29 years
    4.7%
    30 to 34 years
    4.5%
    35 to 39 years
    4.7%
    40 to 44 years
    4.7%
    45 to 49 years
    6%
    50 to 54 years
    6.9%
    55 to 59 years
    8.2%
    60 to 64 years
    7.4%
    65 to 69 years
    8%
    70 to 74 years
    8.5%
    75 to 79 years
    6%
    80 to 84 years
    3.8%
    85 years and over
    3.5%
     Line shows UK average.
    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Living Arrangements

    Living Arrangements

    "Living Arrangements" in the Census 2021 refers to people's relationship status and how they live with others. It includes whether someone is married, in a civil partnership, cohabiting as a couple, separated, divorced, or single, and whether they live with a partner, alone, or with others.

    Living as a couple
    3.9%
    Living in a couple (married)
    4.5%
    Living in a couple (separated)
    4.3%
    Living in a couple (cohabiting)
    4.7%
    Not living as a couple
    4.7%
     Line shows UK average.
    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Legal Partnership

    Legal Partnership

    Legal partnership status of residents in the Llandrindod Wells (LD2) district, offering insights into the diversity of relationship statuses in the area. This dataset classifies residents aged 16+ in England & Wales by their partnership status.

    Unmarried
    30.5%
    Married
    48.8%
    Civil Partnership
    0.3%
    Separated
    2.9%
    Divorced
    9.3%
    Widowed
    8.5%
     Line shows UK average.
    Llandrindod Wells LD2 - Gender Identity

    Gender Identity

    "Gender Identity" in the Census 2021 refers to how people personally identify their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes options like male, female, non-binary, or other identities, reflecting how individuals see themselves.

    Same as sex registered at birth
    30.5%
    Different from sex registered at birth
    48.8%
    Trans woman
    48.6%
    Trans man
    48.2%
    Non-binary
    0.3%
    Other
    0.3%
     Line shows UK average.

    Postcodes

    Dig even deeper into the LD2 postcode:

    Click on an postal code below for more information about the area. Each postcode give you a comprehensive overview of the postcode neighbourhood, including address, demographics, crime, transport, amenities and house prices in Llandrindod Wells (LD2).

    LD2 3AA LD2 3AB LD2 3AD LD2 3AE LD2 3AF LD2 3AG LD2 3AH LD2 3AJ LD2 3AL LD2 3AN LD2 3AP LD2 3AQ LD2 3AR LD2 3AS LD2 3AT LD2 3AU LD2 3AW LD2 3AX LD2 3AY LD2 3AZ LD2 3BA LD2 3BB LD2 3BD LD2 3BE LD2 3BF LD2 3BG LD2 3BH LD2 3BJ LD2 3BL LD2 3BN LD2 3BP LD2 3BQ LD2 3BS LD2 3BT LD2 3BU LD2 3BW LD2 3BX LD2 3BY LD2 3BZ LD2 3DA LD2 3DB LD2 3DD LD2 3DE LD2 3DF LD2 3DG LD2 3DH LD2 3DJ LD2 3DL LD2 3DN LD2 3DP LD2 3DQ LD2 3DR LD2 3DS LD2 3DT LD2 3DU LD2 3DW LD2 3DX LD2 3DY LD2 3DZ LD2 3EA LD2 3EB LD2 3ED LD2 3EE LD2 3EF LD2 3EG LD2 3EH LD2 3EJ LD2 3EL LD2 3EN LD2 3EP LD2 3EQ LD2 3ER LD2 3ES LD2 3ET LD2 3EU LD2 3EW LD2 3EX LD2 3EY LD2 3EZ LD2 3FA LD2 3FB LD2 3FD LD2 3FE LD2 3FF LD2 3FL LD2 3GA LD2 3GB LD2 3GD LD2 3GE LD2 3GF LD2 3GG LD2 3HA LD2 3HB LD2 3HD LD2 3HE LD2 3HF LD2 3HG LD2 3HH LD2 3HJ LD2 3HL LD2 3HN LD2 3HP LD2 3HQ LD2 3HR LD2 3HS LD2 3HT LD2 3HU LD2 3HW LD2 3HX LD2 3HY LD2 3HZ LD2 3JA LD2 3JB LD2 3JD LD2 3JE LD2 3JF LD2 3JG LD2 3JH LD2 3JJ LD2 3JL LD2 3JN LD2 3JP LD2 3JQ LD2 3JR LD2 3JS LD2 3JT LD2 3JU LD2 3JW LD2 3JX LD2 3JY LD2 3JZ LD2 3LA LD2 3LB LD2 3LD LD2 3LE LD2 3LF LD2 3LG LD2 3LH LD2 3LJ LD2 3LL LD2 3LN LD2 3LP LD2 3LQ LD2 3LR LD2 3LS LD2 3LT LD2 3LU LD2 3LW LD2 3LX LD2 3LY LD2 3LZ LD2 3NA LD2 3NB LD2 3ND LD2 3NE LD2 3NF LD2 3NG LD2 3NH LD2 3NJ LD2 3NL LD2 3NN LD2 3NP LD2 3NQ LD2 3NR LD2 3NS LD2 3NT LD2 3NU LD2 3NW LD2 3NX LD2 3NY LD2 3NZ LD2 3PA LD2 3PB LD2 3PD LD2 3PE LD2 3PF LD2 3PG LD2 3PH LD2 3PJ LD2 3PL LD2 3PN LD2 3PP LD2 3PQ LD2 3PR LD2 3PS LD2 3PT LD2 3PU LD2 3PW LD2 3PX LD2 3PY LD2 3PZ LD2 3RA LD2 3RB LD2 3RD LD2 3RE LD2 3RF LD2 3RG LD2 3RH LD2 3RJ LD2 3RL LD2 3RN LD2 3RP LD2 3RQ LD2 3RR LD2 3RS LD2 3RT LD2 3RU LD2 3RW LD2 3RX LD2 3RY LD2 3RZ LD2 3SA LD2 3SB LD2 3SD LD2 3SE LD2 3SF LD2 3SG LD2 3SH LD2 3SJ LD2 3SL LD2 3SN LD2 3SP LD2 3SQ LD2 3SR LD2 3SS LD2 3ST LD2 3SU LD2 3SW LD2 3SX LD2 3SY LD2 3SZ LD2 3TA LD2 3TB LD2 3TD LD2 3TE LD2 3TF LD2 3TG LD2 3TH LD2 3TJ LD2 3TL LD2 3TN LD2 3TP LD2 3TQ LD2 3TR LD2 3TS LD2 3TT LD2 3TU LD2 3TW LD2 3TX LD2 3TY LD2 3TZ LD2 3UA LD2 3UB LD2 3UD LD2 3UE LD2 3UF LD2 3UG LD2 3UH LD2 3UJ LD2 3UL LD2 3UN LD2 3UP LD2 3UQ LD2 3UR LD2 3US LD2 3UT LD2 3UU LD2 3UW LD2 3UX LD2 3UY LD2 3UZ LD2 3WA LD2 3WB LD2 3WD LD2 3WE LD2 3WF LD2 3WG LD2 3WH LD2 3WJ LD2 3WL LD2 3WN LD2 3WP LD2 3WQ LD2 3WR LD2 3WS LD2 3WT LD2 3WX LD2 3WY LD2 3WZ LD2 3XA LD2 3YA LD2 3YB LD2 3YD LD2 3YE LD2 3YF LD2 3YG LD2 3YJ LD2 3YL LD2 3YN LD2 3YP LD2 3YQ LD2 3YR LD2 3YS LD2 3YT LD2 3YU LD2 3YW LD2 3YX LD2 3YY

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    Nearby Towns & Cities

    LD2 Postcode area

    The following towns and villages can be found close to Builth wells LD2:


    Llanyre

    Population 279

    2.2 miles

    Located in Powys, Llanyre is a picturesque Welsh town known for its stunning countryside views, historic buildings, and friendly community, making it the perfect place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Rhayader

    Population 1,824

    7 miles

    Rhayader, located in Powys, is a picturesque market town surrounded by stunning natural beauty, perfect for those seeking a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle with easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling and bird watching in the nearby Elan Valley.

    Nearest Postcode Areas:

    Local Authorities

    LD2 Postal Town

    The LD2 postcode includes the following local authorities:

    • Powys

    Crime in LD2

    How safe is this postcode sector?

    Crime levels in the LD1 postcode area have been relatively low compared to other areas in the region. According to recent statistics, there were 150 reported crimes in the area in the past year, with theft and anti-social behavior being the most common types of incidents.

    Key Hotspots

    One of the key hotspots for crime in the LD1 area is the town centre, where the majority of thefts and anti-social behavior incidents occur. Another hotspot is the residential areas surrounding the town centre, where burglaries and vandalism have been reported.

    Historical Crime Issues

    In the past, the LD1 area has faced challenges with drug-related crimes, particularly in the town centre. Police have worked hard to crack down on drug dealers and have seen a decrease in drug-related incidents in recent years. However, there is still work to be done to address this issue.

    Current Policing Priorities

    The local police force in the LD1 area has identified several key priorities for addressing crime in the area. These priorities include increasing patrols in known hotspots, working closely with the community to gather intelligence, and implementing crime prevention initiatives to reduce the likelihood of incidents occurring.

    the LD1 postcode area has seen a decrease in crime levels in recent years, thanks to the efforts of the local police force and the cooperation of the community. By continuing to focus on key hotspots, historical crime issues, and current policing priorities, the area can work towards further reducing crime and creating a safer environment for residents.

    Sources: police.uk, statistics.gov.uk.

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    Highest Rated Schools in LD2

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