Waterloo Road is in Llandrindod Wells and in Powys district. LD1 6BH 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 Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD1 6AD, LD1 5BE, LD1 6DZ, LD1 6DP, LD1 6BS, LD1 5EB, LD1 6BT, LD1 5LB, LD1 6BG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD1 6BH is primarily male, with 53.1% 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 | 47.5% | 46.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -4.1% |
| Male | 52.5% | 53.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 4.1% |
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 6BH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45% 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 | 46.1% | 45% | -1.1% | 37.9% | 7.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.7% | 33.6% | 0.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.2% | 1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12% | 10.4% | -1.6% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 45.8% | 49.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 1.2% |
| Good health | 37.3% | 29.7% | -7.6% | 33.6% | -3.9% |
| Fair health | 12% | 15.5% | 3.5% | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 20.8% | 14.1% | -6.7% | 18.2% | -4.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 7.8% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 18% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.5% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 16.2% | 19.4% | 3.2% | 16.9% | 2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.5% | 28.3% | 5.8% | 33.8% | -5.5% |
| Other | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 96.2% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 96.5% | 96.2% | -0.3% | 81.4% | 14.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 92.2% 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 | 93.3% | 92.2% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 9.0% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 4.1% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.7% | -1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 5.6% | -3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.3% | 93.5% | 0.2% | 83.2% | 10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 9.8% | -7.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | -2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 0.9% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.7% | 76.7% | -7.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central Asia | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 25.7% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 56.3% | 37.2% | 19.1% |
| Christian | 36.4% | 46.2% | -9.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 0.6% | 6.5% | -5.9% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Waterloo Road was 438.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 256.6% higher than the Llandrindod North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Waterloo Road has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Llandrindod North and the 8th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 241.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.4%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 The Old Police Station Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-13 | £344,812 |
| Unit 1 The Old Police Station Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Other, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2021-09-09 | £276,660 |
| 1 The Old Police Station Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Other, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2018-08-03 | £139,483 |
| Oakleys Frozen Foods Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Other, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2018-02-19 | £428,160 |
| 3 The Old Police Station Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Other, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2018-01-05 | £117,077 |
| Full-Time Employee | 94 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 23 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 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 | 337 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefnllys Cefnllys Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5WA | - not rated | 429 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crossgates C.P. School Crossgates , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6RE | - not rated | 5,010 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 | 367 yd | |
| Herb Garden Community Cafe | 5 Spa Centre, Station Crescent | 372 yd | |
| Fresh Fills Cafe | 1 Spa Centre, Station Crescent | 372 yd | |
| Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre | Dyffryn Road, Llandrindod Wells | 395 yd | |
| Bargain Buys | Tudor Lane, Llandrindod Wells | 397 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Llanerch Inn | Llanerch Lane, Llandrindod Wells | 262 yd | |
| Middleton Arms | Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells | 278 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells | 278 yd | |
| Llandrindod Wells Conservative Club | (Bar), South Crescent | 518 yd | |
| Llandrindod Football Club | Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells | 557 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Inside Tesco Superstore, Waterloo Road | 280 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | Bickley House, Waterloo Road | 366 yd | |
| Movement Recreation Culture | Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road | 426 yd | |
| The Golden Dragon | Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells | 495 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | Weston House, High Street | 508 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells | 18 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 372 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 | 68.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 50.0% |
| 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 | 31.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.