Hillcrest Rise is in Llandrindod Wells and in Powys district. LD1 6BN is located in the Llandrindod North electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1984-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hillcrest Rise, Llandrindod Wells, LD1 6BN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD1 6BD, LD1 6BE, LD1 6DR, LD1 6DS, LD1 6BW, LD1 6BB, LD1 6DG, LD1 6DL, LD1 6DW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LD1 6BN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.7% | 50.3% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 51.3% | 49.7% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 29.8% | 39% | 9.2% | 37.9% | 1.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 39.8% | -8.4% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.9% | 11.4% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 8.7% | 1.0% | 6.1% | 2.6% |
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 | 44% | 39% | -5.0% | 48.4% | -9.4% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 35.3% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 1.7% |
| Fair health | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 12.7% | 4.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 6.5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.8% | 22% | -0.8% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 11.4% | -4.0% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.6% | 18.9% | -1.7% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.8% | 6.1% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.9% | 14.8% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.1% | 23.9% | 1.8% | 33.8% | -9.9% |
| Other | 4.4% | 3% | -1.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.1% 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 | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 96.5% | 98.1% | 1.6% | 81.4% | 16.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 96.9% 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 | 96.2% | 96.9% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.7% |
| European Union | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Africa | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 2.7% | -1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95.6% | 96.3% | 0.7% | 83.2% | 13.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% | 9.8% | -6.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 30.2% | 13.5% | 16.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.6% | 37.2% | 4.4% |
| Christian | 51.2% | 46.2% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hillcrest Rise was 23.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.0% lower than the Llandrindod North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hillcrest Rise has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Llandrindod North and the 87th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 13.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -64.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Hillcrest Rise, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £232,000 | 2025-08-12 | £237,283 |
| 2 Hillcrest Rise, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2025-03-20 | £170,455 |
| 1 Hillcrest Rise, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-02-26 | £237,353 |
| The Froggery, 3 Hillcrest Rise, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £160,250 | 2020-10-29 | £197,540 |
| 1 Hillcrest Rise, Llandrindod Wells, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £130,000 | 2018-07-06 | £175,772 |
LD1 6BN 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.
| Retired | 79 |
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 519 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol Cefnllys Cefnllys Lane , Llandrindod Wells LD1 5WA | - not rated | 756 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Crossgates C.P. School Crossgates , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6RE | - not rated | 4,859 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llandrindod Wells Sports Centre | Dyffryn Road, Llandrindod Wells | 667 yd | |
| MRC Wales Limited | Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road | 714 yd | |
| Herb Garden Community Cafe | 5 Spa Centre, Station Crescent | 739 yd | |
| Fresh Fills Cafe | 1 Spa Centre, Station Crescent | 739 yd | |
| Worth Your Salt | Hampton Hotel, Temple Street | 740 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middleton Arms | Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells | 412 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Tremont Road, Llandrindod Wells | 412 yd | |
| The Llanerch Inn | Llanerch Lane, Llandrindod Wells | 566 yd | |
| Llandrindod Football Club | Lant Avenue, Llandrindod Wells | 874 yd | |
| Llandrindod Wells Conservative Club | (Bar), South Crescent | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yo! To Go! | Inside Tesco Superstore, Waterloo Road | 162 yd | |
| Quality Fish Bar | Bickley House, Waterloo Road | 316 yd | |
| Movement Recreation Culture | Media Resource Centre, Oxford Road | 714 yd | |
| The Fish Bar | Weston House, High Street | 835 yd | |
| The Golden Dragon | Middleton Street, Llandrindod Wells | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Stores Limited | Waterloo Road, Llandrindod Wells | 356 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Station Crescent, Llandrindod Wells | 739 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 72.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.