Afon Way is in Llandrindod Wells and in Powys district. LD1 5AJ is located in the Llandrindod North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 2018-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Afon Way, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD1 5AF, LD1 5BF, LD1 5BA, LD1 5BN, LD1 5BH, LD1 5DA, LD1 5BY, LD1 5DB, LD1 5BZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LD1 5AJ has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 48.3% | -3.4% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 48.3% | 51.7% | 3.4% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 30.1% | 35.9% | 5.8% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.3% | 46.8% | -3.5% | 44.2% | 2.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3.8% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 0.1% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 34.7% | -2.6% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11% | 12.3% | 1.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 17.8% | 14.4% | -3.4% | 18.2% | -3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18% | 13.1% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.6% | 21.5% | 4.9% | 13.4% | 8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 5.3% | 2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.8% | 21.5% | 6.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 19.9% | -3.3% | 33.8% | -13.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.9% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 98% | 97% | -1.0% | 81.4% | 15.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 92.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 97.1% | 92.6% | -4.5% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 4.4% | 3.1% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.9% | 92.6% | -4.3% | 83.2% | 9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.2% | 4.9% | 4.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.9% | -2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.4% | 0.2% | -2.2% | 1.9% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.3% | 76.7% | -7.4% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 25.5% | 13.5% | 12.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 49.5% | 37.2% | 12.3% |
| Christian | 39.4% | 46.2% | -6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 10.1% | 6.0% | 4.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Afon Way was 32.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 73.9% lower than the Llandrindod North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Afon Way has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Llandrindod North and the 132nd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.0%.
Households in this area have a much lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 91% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Afon Way, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2025-07-08 | £257,715 |
| 11 Afon Way, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-05-26 | £250,780 |
| 11 Afon Way, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-19 | £231,093 |
| 12A Afon Way, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £256,000 | 2022-06-13 | £269,845 |
| 3 Afon Way, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £175,000 | 2021-03-15 | £215,104 |
LD1 5AJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Part-Time Employee | 52 |
| Retired | 51 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 49 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 47 |
| Human health and social work activities | 44 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Education | 25 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Trefonnen Church In Wales Community Primary Trefonnen Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EP | - not rated | 533 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefnllys Cefnllys Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5WA | - not rated | 1,211 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crossgates C.P. School Crossgates , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6RE | - not rated | 4,194 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Your Salt | Hampton Hotel, Temple Street | 983 yd | |
| Herb Garden Community Cafe | 5 Spa Centre, Station Crescent | 1,088 yd | |
| Fresh Fills Cafe | 1 Spa Centre, Station Crescent | 1,088 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Arms | Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells | 546 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells | 546 yd | |
| Llandrindod Football Club | Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells | 818 yd | |
| Llandrindod Wells R F Club | Cefnllys Lane, Llandrindod Wells | 1,041 yd | |
| The Llanerch Inn | Llanerch Lane, Llandrindod Wells | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality Fish Bar | Bickley House, Waterloo Road | 486 yd | |
| Yo! To Go! | Inside Tesco Superstore, Waterloo Road | 654 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells | 809 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 1,088 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 42.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.46 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 6.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.72 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.