Church Close is in Presteigne and in Powys district. LD8 2AQ is located in the Presteigne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Church Close, Presteigne, LD8 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD8 2AF, LD8 2AG, LD8 2AE, LD8 2AB, LD8 2AH, LD8 2AN, LD8 2BS, LD8 2BT, LD8 2BU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD8 2AQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 49.4% | 54.1% | 4.7% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 50.6% | 45.9% | -4.7% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
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 | 34.8% | 35.9% | 1.1% | 37.9% | -2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 35.9% | -5.9% | 44.2% | -8.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 4.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 13.8% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 4.7% |
| Widowed | 7% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 37.3% | 41.2% | 3.9% | 48.4% | -7.2% |
| Good health | 39.5% | 37.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 15.6% | 17.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | 4.4% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 4.1% | -0.8% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.4% | -2.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 33.8% | 26.8% | -7.0% | 18.2% | 8.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.4% | 6.2% | -14.2% | 9.6% | -3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% | 5.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 14.4% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.4% | 25.8% | 13.4% | 33.8% | -8.0% |
| Other | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.4% 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 | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 97.3% | 98.4% | 1.1% | 81.4% | 17.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 94.3% 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% | 94.3% | -2.7% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| European Union | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
| Africa | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 5.6% | -4.8% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 96.6% | 94.3% | -2.3% | 83.2% | 11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 9.8% | -7.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 2.9% | -0.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| No passport held | 23.5% | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.3% | 37.2% | 7.1% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Muslim | 0.4% | 6.5% | -6.1% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Close was 66.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% higher than the Ithon Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ithon Valley and the 159th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 29.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 49.2%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Church Close, Presteigne, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2025-06-06 | £308,785 |
| 3 Church Close, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2024-09-24 | £260,159 |
| 3 Church Close, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-10-29 | £250,552 |
| 2 Church Close, Presteigne, Powys Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £165,000 | 2016-07-29 | £252,857 |
| 8 Church Close, Presteigne, Powys Semi-Detached, a newly built property | £205,100 | 2016-04-13 | £317,054 |
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 23 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Education | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presteigne C.P. School Slough Road , Presteigne LD8 2NH | - not rated | 591 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Presteigne Pharmacy | 2 High Street, Presteigne | 251 yd | |
| Daphnes Food & Drink Ltd | The Corner Shop, 53 High Street | 259 yd | |
| Community Cafe at Presteigne Market | The Memorial Hall, Station Road | 275 yd | |
| Crocketts | 7 High Street, Presteigne | 275 yd | |
| Deli Tinto | 6 High Street, Presteigne | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dukes Arms | Broad Street, Presteigne | 179 yd | |
| Farmers Inn | 1 Hereford Street, Presteigne | 249 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Hereford Street, Presteigne | 264 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | High Street, Presteigne | 275 yd | |
| Wine Bar 46 | 46 High Street, Presteigne | 304 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cabin | High Street, Presteigne | 275 yd | |
| Victoria Fish Bar | 52 High Street, Presteigne | 304 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 63.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.