Caerddu is in Howey, Llandrindod Wells and in Powys district. LD1 5TP is located in the Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1995-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Caerddu, Howey, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 5TP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD1 5TP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56% | 53.1% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 2.1% |
| Male | 44% | 46.9% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -2.1% |
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 | 40% | 37.3% | -2.7% | 37.9% | -0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.7% | 38.6% | -3.1% | 44.2% | -5.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 9.7% | 11.1% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 29.2% | 38.1% | 8.9% | 48.4% | -10.3% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 36.2% | -3.2% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 22.7% | 16.2% | -6.5% | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 8.6% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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.
In the area around LD1 5TP this area, 33.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 41.7% | 33.3% | -8.4% | 18.2% | 15.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 19% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 2.6% | -0.3% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 13.1% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.3% | 19.6% | 5.3% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.6% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.6% |
| Black African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 99.1% | 97.6% | -1.5% | 81.4% | 16.2% |
In this area, 96.7% 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 | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| European Union | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
| Africa | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.7% | -2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 5.6% | -4.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 98.1% | 96.7% | -1.4% | 83.2% | 13.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 9.8% | -9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.3% | 76.7% | -16.4% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 38.8% | 13.5% | 25.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 61.2% | 37.2% | 24.0% |
| Christian | 29.2% | 46.2% | -17.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Caerddu was 67.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 111.9% higher than the Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Caerddu has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge and the 152nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 34.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Caerddu, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £89,000 | 2017-01-20 | £130,723 |
| 2 Caerddu, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £83,000 | 2006-12-15 | £130,587 |
| 1 Caerddu, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £78,500 | 2006-06-30 | £125,932 |
| 1 Caerddu, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £47,000 | 2003-08-20 | £107,112 |
| 4 Caerddu, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £44,000 | 2002-12-16 | £124,256 |
| Full-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Part-Time Employee | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Self-Employed | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Education | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbridge-On-Wye V.P. Newbridge-on-Wye , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6LD | - not rated | 3,382 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefnllys Cefnllys Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5WA | - not rated | 3,789 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 | 4,404 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drovers Thai Restaurant | Howey, Llandrindod Wells | 857 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 | 31.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 31 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 40.27 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 40.27 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 6.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 7.71 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.