South Street is in Rhayader and in Powys district. LD6 5BL is located in the Llanyre with Nantmel 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 Street, Rhayader, LD6 5BL 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. The area surrounding LD6 5BL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% of residents 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 | 51.7% | 49.8% | -1.9% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.3% | 50.2% | 1.9% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 24.4% | 25.3% | 0.9% | 37.9% | -12.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 60.7% | 50.6% | -10.1% | 44.2% | 6.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 11.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 44.1% | 3.6% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 35.6% | -3.8% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 15.6% | 0.0% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 3% | 3% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 | 20.2% | 19.3% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 1.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 7.4% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -2.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 15.2% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 7% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.7% | 18.5% | 2.8% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 28% | -2.2% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 2.9% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| White | 99.6% | 98.9% | -0.7% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
In this area, 97.4% 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 | 97% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.4% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 0.4% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 97% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 83.2% | 14.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 9.8% | -8.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.2% | 0.4% | -1.8% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.4% | 76.7% | 3.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 19.3% | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around South Street was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.8% higher than the Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
South Street has the 10th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge and the 209th lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -32.1%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ty Meri South Street, Rhayader, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £110,000 | 2025-05-01 | £118,119 |
| Brynafon Cottage Carreg Llwyd Place South Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2024-08-09 | £222,349 |
| The Mews Carreg Llwyd Place South Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £89,500 | 2024-04-09 | £94,028 |
| West Wing Carreg Llwyd Place South Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2024-01-31 | £329,955 |
| Carreg Llwyd Place South Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2023-11-22 | £452,076 |
LD6 5BL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 27% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LD6 5BL 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in LD6 5BL area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 8 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhayader C.I.W. School Bryntirion , Rhayader LD6 5LT | - not rated | 1,307 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh Royal Crystal Ltd | 6 Brynberth Industrial Est, Rhayader | 561 yd | |
| Ty Morgans | East Street, Rhayader | 658 yd | |
| Fairfield Filling Station (Shop) | East Street, Rhayader | 786 yd | |
| Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) | The Arches, West Street | 908 yd | |
| Old Swan Tea Rooms | West Street, Rhayader | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Royal Oak | East Street, Rhayader | 814 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Rhayader | The Castle, East Street | 876 yd | |
| The Lamb and Flag Inn | North Street, Rhayader | 952 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | North Street, Rhayader | 952 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | Rhayader Leisure Centre, North Street | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Delight | West Street, Rhayader | 936 yd | |
| Wings Chinese Take Away | Paris House, North Street | 952 yd | |
| Evans Plaice | Halton Fish Restaurant, North Street | 978 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | East Street, Rhayader | 836 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 1.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.26 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.