North Street is in Rhayader and in Powys district. LD6 5BU is located in the Rhayader electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1984-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about North Street, Rhayader, LD6 5BU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD6 5BT, LD6 5DL, LD6 5DN, LD6 5AY, LD6 5AB, LD6 5DU, LD6 5AD, LD6 5AU, LD6 5BB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD6 5BU is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 48% | 46.8% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 52% | 53.2% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 31.3% | 36.2% | 4.9% | 37.9% | -1.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 45.1% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Divorced | 16.8% | 8.9% | -7.9% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 9.4% | 7.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | 1.7% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.1% | 39.1% | -3.0% | 48.4% | -9.3% |
| Good health | 33.4% | 37.8% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 4.2% |
| Fair health | 19.9% | 17% | -2.9% | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 27% | 17.3% | -9.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.3% | 7.9% | -3.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.4% | 17.7% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 5.1% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 20.5% | 10.3% | 16.9% | 3.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 28.7% | 8.0% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 2.8% | -4.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.4% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 97.4% | 0.4% | 81.4% | 16.0% |
| Other | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 94.5% 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 | 95% | 94.5% | -0.5% | 83.2% | 11.3% |
| European Union | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1% | -1.0% | 5.6% | -4.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 1% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 95% | 93.9% | -1.1% | 83.2% | 10.7% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 9.8% | -6.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | -2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.6% | 0.6% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 23.1% | 13.5% | 9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.6% | 37.2% | 5.4% |
| Christian | 46.8% | 46.2% | 0.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 1.3% | 6.5% | -5.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around North Street was 103.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 225.1% higher than the Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
North Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Disserth and Trecoed with Newbridge and the 80th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 47.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -10.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glannant North Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2021-03-02 | £286,052 |
| Tynewydd North Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £88,000 | 2018-11-28 | £119,019 |
| Ivy Cottage North Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2014-12-04 | £195,243 |
| 4 North Street, Rhayader, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £95,000 | 2010-06-01 | £144,133 |
| Black Lion Hotel North Street, Rhayader, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £120,000 | 1998-11-02 | £554,087 |
LD6 5BU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 4% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rhayader C.I.W. School Bryntirion , Rhayader LD6 5LT | - not rated | 654 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Lion | North Street, Rhayader | 8 yd | |
| Friends of Rhayader Luncheon Club | Leisure Centre, North Street | 8 yd | |
| Rhayader FoodBank (The Arches) | The Arches, West Street | 99 yd | |
| Old Swan Tea Rooms | West Street, Rhayader | 137 yd | |
| Fairfield Filling Station (Shop) | East Street, Rhayader | 252 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lamb and Flag Inn | North Street, Rhayader | 42 yd | |
| The Crown Inn | North Street, Rhayader | 42 yd | |
| Freedom Leisure | Rhayader Leisure Centre, North Street | 73 yd | |
| Castle Hotel Rhayader | The Castle, East Street | 94 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | East Street, Rhayader | 183 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evans Plaice | Halton Fish Restaurant, North Street | 8 yd | |
| Wings Chinese Take Away | Paris House, North Street | 42 yd | |
| Turkish Delight | West Street, Rhayader | 137 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-operative Group Food Ltd | East Street, Rhayader | 136 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 | 40.0% |
| 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 | 60.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.