South Crescent is in Llandrindod Wells and in Powys district. LD1 5DT is located in the Llandrindod South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5DT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD1 5DH, LD1 5DG, LD1 5ET, LD1 5EA, LD1 5BD, LD1 5ER, LD1 5DL, LD1 5DP, LD1 5EY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD1 5DT is primarily male, with 58.3% of the population 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 | 44.4% | 41.7% | -2.7% | 51.0% | -9.3% |
| Male | 55.6% | 58.3% | 2.7% | 49.0% | 9.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LD1 5DT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.7% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 51.1% | 52.7% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 14.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 16.8% | 23% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -21.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 19.5% | 15.8% | -3.7% | 9.1% | 6.7% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 5.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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.
This area has a lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 40.2% | 32.9% | -7.3% | 48.4% | -15.5% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 33.7% | 1.5% | 33.6% | 0.1% |
| Fair health | 16.8% | 19.8% | 3.0% | 12.7% | 7.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 11.5% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 7.5% |
| Very bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 28.4% | 18.2% | -10.2% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 13.3% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 15.1% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 5.8% | 3.7% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.1% | 15.6% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 29.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | -4.5% |
| Other | 6.3% | 2.7% | -3.6% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 89% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 3.1% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 94.9% | 89% | -5.9% | 81.4% | 7.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 86% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 87.4% | 86% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 2.8% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 6.2% | -1.3% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.4% | 85.7% | -1.7% | 83.2% | 2.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 5.7% | 1.5% | 9.8% | -4.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 3.7% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.4% | 76.7% | -8.3% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.8% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 23.8% | 13.5% | 10.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 51.4% | 37.2% | 14.2% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 2.5% | 6.5% | -4.0% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Crescent was 325.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 164.8% higher than the Llandrindod North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Crescent has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Llandrindod North and the 14th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 182.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lansdowne Buildings South Crescent, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £119,000 | 2002-11-29 | £333,451 |
| Full-Time Employee | 70 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Cefnllys Cefnllys Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5WA | - not rated | 233 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Trefonnen Church In Wales Community Primary Trefonnen Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5EP | - not rated | 692 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crossgates C.P. School Crossgates , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6RE | - not rated | 5,380 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hive | Temple Chambers, South Crescent | 15 yd | |
| Pauls Pantry | Conservative Club, South Crescent | 31 yd | |
| Aromas | Garlands Coffee Shop, Middleton Street | 51 yd | |
| Bradleys | Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells | 55 yd | |
| Aspidistra Restaurant | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 110 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandrindod Wells Conservative Club | (Bar), South Crescent | 31 yd | |
| The Log Cabin | Spa Road, Llandrindod Wells | 133 yd | |
| Arvon Ales Ltd | Arvon House, Temple Street | 137 yd | |
| Grand Pavilion Events CIC Ltd | Pavilion, Spa Road | 148 yd | |
| Bowlers Retreat | Radnorshire Indoor Bowls Stadium, Spa Road | 148 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Dragon | Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells | 47 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | Weston House, High Street | 210 yd | |
| Lip Licking Kebab House | 4 Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 224 yd | |
| Super Dinner Takeaway | 2 Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 224 yd | |
| The Golden Rice Bowl | Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 224 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 170 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells | 561 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.