Forge Meadow is in Presteigne and in Powys district. LD8 2BH is located in the Presteigne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 2009-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Forge Meadow, Presteigne, LD8 2BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD8 2BG, LD8 2DD, LD8 2BB, LD8 2BL, LD8 2DB, LD8 2DA, LD8 2BP, LD8 2BY, LD8 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding LD8 2BH has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 53.3% | 48.8% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 46.7% | 51.2% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 42% | 37% | -5.0% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 36.6% | 4.2% | 44.2% | -7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 12.4% | 14.4% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 5.3% |
| Widowed | 9.2% | 7% | -2.2% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 43.4% | 43.9% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -4.5% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 33.4% | -5.3% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 16.7% | 4.4% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.3% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28% | 16.1% | -11.9% | 18.2% | -2.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 7% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.8% | 17.4% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 21.5% | 10.7% | 16.9% | 4.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.8% | 32.2% | 15.4% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 2.1% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.7% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 97.7% 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 | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| White | 97% | 97.7% | 0.7% | 81.4% | 16.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 97.7% 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 | 89.1% | 97.7% | 8.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 1% | -6.6% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
| Africa | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -4.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.1% | 97.7% | 8.6% | 83.2% | 14.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 9.8% | -7.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.3% | 0% | -5.3% | 2.9% | -2.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 35.2% | 13.5% | 21.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 53.9% | 37.2% | 16.7% |
| Christian | 33.9% | 46.2% | -12.3% |
| Buddhist | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Forge Meadow was 75.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% higher than the Ithon Valley average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Forge Meadow has the 8th highest crime rate of 34 local areas in Ithon Valley and the 132nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.6%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Forge Meadow, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-05-03 | £244,303 |
| 9 Forge Meadow, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-03-17 | £249,304 |
| 10 Forge Meadow, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2022-08-08 | £227,001 |
| 1 Forge Meadow, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-08-01 | £229,552 |
| 8 Forge Meadow, Presteigne, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2021-12-08 | £247,063 |
LD8 2BH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
LD8 2BH 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 78 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 38 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Mining and quarrying | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Presteigne C.P. School Slough Road , Presteigne LD8 2NH | - not rated | 475 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon's Supper Club | 14a High Street, Presteigne | 228 yd | |
| The Coffee House | 51 High Street, Presteigne | 239 yd | |
| Rose Cottage Cafe | Rose Cottage, 11 High Street | 252 yd | |
| Community Cafe at Presteigne Market | The Memorial Hall, Station Road | 253 yd | |
| Crocketts | 7 High Street, Presteigne | 253 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wine Bar 46 | 46 High Street, Presteigne | 239 yd | |
| The Royal Oak | High Street, Presteigne | 253 yd | |
| The Dukes Arms | Broad Street, Presteigne | 366 yd | |
| Farmers Inn | 1 Hereford Street, Presteigne | 412 yd | |
| Royal British Legion | Hereford Street, Presteigne | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria Fish Bar | 52 High Street, Presteigne | 239 yd | |
| The Cabin | High Street, Presteigne | 253 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 74.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.