Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6EF

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding SY18 6EF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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	46.9%	48.3%	1.4%	51.0%	-2.7%
Male	53.1%	51.7%	-1.4%	49.0%	2.7%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate area around SY18 6EF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	39.1%	46.8%	7.7%	37.9%	8.9%
Married: Opposite sex	35.2%	22.1%	-13.1%	44.2%	-22.1%
Separated	4.3%	6.1%	1.8%	2.2%	3.9%
Divorced	14.3%	15.6%	1.3%	9.1%	6.5%
Widowed	7%	9.5%	2.5%	6.1%	3.4%

Health

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	39.9%	39.3%	-0.6%	48.4%	-9.1%
Good health	41.3%	34.1%	-7.2%	33.6%	0.5%
Fair health	14.4%	20.7%	6.3%	12.7%	8.0%
Bad health	3.3%	4.4%	1.1%	4.0%	0.4%
Very bad health	1.1%	1.5%	0.4%	1.2%	0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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	23%	23.8%	0.8%	18.2%	5.6%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	10%	6.9%	-3.1%	9.6%	-2.7%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.7%	15.6%	-3.1%	13.4%	2.2%
Apprenticeship	4.8%	7.8%	3.0%	5.3%	2.5%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	8.7%	13.4%	4.7%	16.9%	-3.5%
Degree or Similar	27.4%	29.9%	2.5%	33.8%	-3.9%
Other	7.4%	2.6%	-4.8%	2.8%	-0.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 92.6% 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)
Bangladeshi	0%	0.7%	0.7%	1.1%	-0.4%
Chinese	0%	0.4%	0.4%	0.7%	-0.3%
Indian	0.4%	1.9%	1.5%	3.1%	-1.2%
Other Asian	1.1%	0.4%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.2%
Black African	0%	0.4%	0.4%	2.5%	-2.1%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	1.5%	1.5%	0.8%	0.7%
Mixed White and African	0.4%	0.4%	0.0%	0.4%	0.0%
Mixed Other	0%	1.9%	1.9%	0.8%	1.1%
White	97.4%	92.6%	-4.8%	81.4%	11.2%
Other	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.6%	-1.6%

Country of Birth

In this area, 84.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	87.5%	84.4%	-3.1%	83.2%	1.2%
European Union	8.5%	10.7%	2.2%	6.1%	4.6%
Rest of Europe	0.4%	0.7%	0.3%	0.8%	-0.1%
Africa	0.7%	1.5%	0.8%	2.7%	-1.2%
Middle East and Asia	1.8%	2.6%	0.8%	5.6%	-3.0%
The Americas and the Caribbean	0.7%	0%	-0.7%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	0.4%	0%	-0.4%	0.3%	-0.3%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	87.5%	84.4%	-3.1%	83.2%	1.2%
10+ Years	3%	4.1%	1.1%	9.8%	-5.7%
5-10 Years	5.5%	3%	-2.5%	2.9%	0.1%
2-5 Years	1.5%	6.3%	4.8%	2.2%	4.1%
Less than 2 years	2.6%	2.2%	-0.4%	1.9%	0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	69.1%	76.7%	-7.6%
France	0.4%	0.3%	0.1%
Spain	5.6%	0.4%	5.2%
Poland	1.9%	1.3%	0.6%
Romania	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Southern Asia	1.1%	1.2%	-0.1%
No passport held	20.1%	13.5%	6.6%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	50.7%	37.2%	13.5%
Christian	31.1%	46.2%	-15.1%
Buddhist	1.9%	0.5%	1.4%
Muslim	8.5%	6.5%	2.0%
Sikh	1.9%	0.9%	1.0%
Not answered	5.9%	6.0%	-0.1%

Safety

Is Long Bridge Street dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Long Bridge Street was 119.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 323.5% higher than the Llanbrynmair average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Long Bridge Street has the 3rd highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Llanbrynmair and the 71st highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 89.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 81% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£36,500

Income Rank
2/10

Household Income in SY18 6EF, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 5/10 (average )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Long Bridge Street are based on 51 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Powys.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, SY18 6EF

Estimated Average Property Prices for SY18 6EF

Average Price
£253,204

Semi-Detached
£184,063

Terraced
£208,846

Detached
£335,381

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£246,708

Estimated Average Property Prices for Long Bridge Street

Average Price
£158,267

Semi-Detached
£129,215

Terraced
£146,181

Detached
£284,030

Flats/Maisonettes
no sales

Other
£194,127

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Long Bridge Street

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
37 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£155,000	2021-03-18	£189,086
52 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Other, an established residential building	£200,000	2017-08-17	£252,919
40 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Detached, an established residential building	£172,500	2008-04-04	£277,524
53 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building	£93,500	2003-08-01	£215,296
53 Long Bridge Street, Llanidloes, Powys Terraced, an established residential building	£85,000	2001-11-29	£304,608

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for SY18 6EF

Employment

SY18 6EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.

SY18 6EF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee	59
Retired	51
Part-Time Employee	42
Self-Employed	32
Long-Term Sick or disabled	15
Other	10
Unemployed	8
Student (economically inactive)	8
Looking after home or family	6
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	1

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	33
Human health and social work activities	28
Construction	14
Manufacturing	13
Education	12
Accommodation and food service activities	9
Transport and storage	7
Professional, scientific and technical activities	7
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	7
Administrative and support service activities	5
Other	4
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	4
Information and communication	3
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply	1
Financial and insurance activities	1

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Llanidloes C.P. School Llangurig Road , Llanidloes SY18 6EX	- not rated	837 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Llanidloes High School Llanidloes , SY18 6EX	- not rated	962 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Llanidloes Pharmacy	51 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	1 yd
Woosnam & Davies	40 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	6 yd
Sylhet Bangladeshi Restaurant	1 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	43 yd
Travellers Rest	9 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	43 yd
Cafe Rose	5 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes	73 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Queens Head	11 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	43 yd
Red Lion Hotel	7/8 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	43 yd
Crown & Anchor Inn	41 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	45 yd
The Whistling Badger	4 Shortbridge Street, Llanidloes	127 yd
The Mount Inn	China Street, Llanidloes	137 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
New Welcome	44 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	1 yd
Llanidloes Fish & Kebab Bar	53 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	6 yd
Cambrian Coffee and Lifestyle	3 Longbridge Street, Llanidloes	53 yd
Llanidloes Kebab House	6 Great Oak Street, Llanidloes	73 yd
Evans Fishbar Ltd	Liverpool House, 24 China Street	136 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Food hygiene rating	Distance
Co-operative Stores	Somerfield, Llangurig Road		372 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near SY18 6EF postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	95.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	21.7%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	21.7%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	21.7%

Speed Aviability

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	4.3%

Download Speed

Median download speed	75.1 Mbit/s
Average download speed	97.1 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	550 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	550 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	19.5 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	75 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.