Craig Road is in Llandrindod Wells and in Powys district. LD1 5HS 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 Craig Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD1 5EE, LD1 5EL, LD1 5DL, LD1 5HF, LD1 5BD, LD1 5LA, LD1 5DG, LD1 5BB, LD1 5DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD1 5HS 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 5HS, 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 Craig Road 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.
Craig Road 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Elms Craig Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £269,000 | 2025-04-15 | £282,850 |
| Craig Y Nos Craig Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2023-08-14 | £270,737 |
| The Elms Craig Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2023-06-28 | £138,893 |
| The Elms Craig Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £127,000 | 2023-06-01 | £135,688 |
| Silverdale Craig Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2022-07-14 | £319,818 |
| 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 | 350 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 | 525 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crossgates C.P. School Crossgates , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6RE | - not rated | 5,183 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zeera | No. 2 Emporium Building, Temple Street | 83 yd | |
| Worth Your Salt | Hampton Hotel, Temple Street | 100 yd | |
| Aspidistra Restaurant | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 112 yd | |
| Greggs | The Bakehouse, Station Crescent | 166 yd | |
| Pauls Pantry | Conservative Club, South Crescent | 172 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandrindod Wells Conservative Club | (Bar), South Crescent | 172 yd | |
| Arvon Ales Ltd | Arvon House, Temple Street | 252 yd | |
| Grand Pavilion Events CIC Ltd | Pavilion, Spa Road | 294 yd | |
| Bowlers Retreat | Radnorshire Indoor Bowls Stadium, Spa Road | 294 yd | |
| Llandrindod Football Club | Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells | 317 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Golden Dragon | Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells | 178 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | Weston House, High Street | 368 yd | |
| Lip Licking Kebab House | 4 Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 407 yd | |
| Super Dinner Takeaway | 2 Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 407 yd | |
| The Golden Rice Bowl | Park Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 407 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 191 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Limited | Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells | 483 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 | 54.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 52.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.