Castle Road is in Knighton and in Radnorshire district. LD7 1BA is located in the Knighton with Beguildy 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 Castle Road, Knighton, LD7 1BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD7 1BB, LD7 1RS, LD7 1HF, LD7 1HL, LD7 1AT, LD7 1EY, LD7 1EU, LD7 1HG, LD7 1DN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD7 1BA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.7% 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 | 54% | 53.7% | -0.3% | 51.0% | 2.7% |
| Male | 46% | 46.3% | 0.3% | 49.0% | -2.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of LD7 1BA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.5% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 26% | 20.9% | -5.1% | 37.9% | -17.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.6% | 54.5% | 3.9% | 44.2% | 10.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.8% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 11.4% | 1.2% | 9.1% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 11.1% | 10.4% | -0.7% | 6.1% | 4.3% |
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 | 32.6% | 36.1% | 3.5% | 48.4% | -12.3% |
| Good health | 47.5% | 45.2% | -2.3% | 33.6% | 11.6% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 14.5% | -0.4% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 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 | 34.5% | 22.1% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 8.8% | -3.1% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 14.3% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.8% | 9.2% | 5.4% | 5.3% | 3.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.6% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.2% | 26.3% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -7.5% |
| Other | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.8% 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 99.2% | 98.8% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.4% |
In this area, 98% 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 | 98.9% | 98% | -0.9% | 83.2% | 14.8% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -5.3% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 98.5% | 97.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | 14.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 9.8% | -8.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.9% | 76.7% | -5.8% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 27.5% | 13.5% | 14.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 45% | 37.2% | 7.8% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 24.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.0% lower than the Ithon Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ithon Valley and the 101st lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.1%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 85% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Bank House Castle Road, Knighton, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £246,000 | 2023-07-28 | £258,250 |
| 14 Castle Road, Knighton, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £194,250 | 2022-09-02 | £194,800 |
| 2 Castle Road, Knighton, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2021-09-30 | £436,059 |
| 11 Castle Road, Knighton, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2020-07-28 | £93,835 |
| White House Castle Road, Knighton, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-07-02 | £300,211 |
LD7 1BA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
LD7 1BA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 0% 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 LD7 1BA area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 39% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 83 |
| Full-Time Employee | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 2 |
| Unemployed | 1 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knighton C.I.W. School Knighton , LD7 1HP | - not rated | 883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House Gallery | 29 High Street, Knighton | 122 yd | |
| Offas Dyke Association | Offa's Dyke Centre, West Street | 185 yd | |
| Clock Tower Tea Shop | 24 Broad Street, Knighton | 188 yd | |
| Little Black Sheep Cafe | 7 Broad Street, Knighton | 200 yd | |
| J Ds Cafe | 10 Broad Street, Knighton | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plough Hotel | 40 Market Street, Knighton | 105 yd | |
| Watsons Ale House | 24 High Street, Knighton | 106 yd | |
| Pizza51 | 15 High Street, Knighton | 122 yd | |
| The Golden Lion | 15 High Street, Knighton | 122 yd | |
| HCMS Bars Limited | T/A The Banc, 5 Broad Street | 200 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Garden | 50 Market Street, Knighton | 57 yd | |
| Knighton Plaice | 23 High Street, Knighton | 122 yd | |
| Chandos Kebab Pizza and Burger House | 1 High Street, Knighton | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mid Counties Co-operative | Food Store, Bridge Street | 306 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 | 39.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 35.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 52.52 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 52.52 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 5.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.