5,645TOTAL POPULATION
2,486HOUSEHOLDS
4.1%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
£33,280AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

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LD2 POSTCODE REGION

Llandrindod Wells (LD2)

The LD2 postcode area is located in the Llandrindod Wells postcode town region, within the county of Powys, and contains a total of 317 individual postcodes.

There are 60 electoral wards in the LD2 postcode area, including Brecon, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells, Knighton, Llandrindod Wells, Llangammarch Wells, Llanwrtyd Wells, Presteigne, Rhayader which come under the local authority of the Powys Council.

Combining the whole postcode region, 19% of people in LD2 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.

This does not mean that the people of LD2 are poorer than other areas, but it may give an indication that there are areas of deprivation.


The LD2 postcode district is centred on the town of Llandrindod Wells in Powys, Mid Wales. It takes in the surrounding villages and rural areas, and covers an area of over 150 square kilometres.

The postcode district is made up of five post towns: Llandrindod Wells, Builth Wells, Llanwrthwl, Cilmery, and Rhayader. A recent expansion of the postcode district, which became effective in February 2011, includes the villages of Boughrood, Glasbury, Cregrina, Radnorshire, Upper Chapel, the Forest Fawr region, and Elan Valley.

Public transport links are plentiful in the city of Llandrindod Wells, providing just a short journey time into the major centres of Wales and the Cotswolds. There are regular bus services throughout the postcode district, as well as rail links to the major towns and cities.

Llandrindod Wells is the county seat of Powys, and its rich history and cultural scene makes it an attractive place to live. The area is home to a number of historic sites and attractions, including the stunning Llandrindod Mills and Priory, the magnificent Lake Vrynwy, the Victorian spa town of Builth Wells, and the Offa's Dyke trail.

The area is well known for its outdoor pursuits, with many popular walking routes and a number of scenic cycleways. The LLWR nature reserve at Llandrindod Wells is a great place to observe birdlife and take in the stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Nearby Builth Wells is home to the annual Royal Welsh Show and the internationally renowned National Eisteddfod of Wales, both of which bring thousands of visitors to the area each year.

In addition to its excellent public transport links, the district has good road networks, including the A483 and A490 routes. This makes it easy to commute to nearby towns and cities, as well as providing easy access for visitors to the area.


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Demographics

UNEMPLOYMENT

  • 91%WORKING
  • 9%UNEMPLOYED

9% of people in LD2 are either unemployed or full time students. The average UK unemployment rate is currently 4%.

SOCIAL GRADES

  • 19%AB
  • 60%C2/C2
  • 21%DE

According to census records, 19% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.

ETHNICITY

  • 97%WHITE
  • 3%NON-WHITE

97% of people class themselves as 'white', compared to a national UK average of 81.9%.

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LD2Powys

Powys

The county of Powys

LD2 is located in the county of Powys, in Wales.

Powys has a total population of 132,200, making it the 11th largest county in the UK.

Powys has a total area of 2000 square miles, and a population density of 25 people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.

Powys Postal Town Map
Outward CodeLD2
Postal TownLlandrindod Wells
MSOA NamePowys 014
LSOA NamePowys 014A
CountyPowys
RegionPowys
CountryWales
Local AuthorityPowys
Area ClassificationUnclassified

LD2 Electoral Wards

The postal region of LD2, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:


Aberedw
Alltmawr
Arrow
Beulah
Boughrood
Boughrood Brest
Bryngwyn
Builth Road
Builth Wells (Llanfair-Ym-Muallt)
Camnant
Cefn-gorwydd
Chwefru
Cilmery
Ciltwrch
Cornhill
Cregrina
Crickadarn
Crossway
Cwmbach
Cwmbach Llechrhyd
Disserth
Duhonw
Dulas
Erwood
Ffynnon Gynydd
Frank's Bridge
Garth
Glasbury
Glascwm
Gwenddwr
Heol-y-gaer
Honddu
Howey
Hundred House
Irfon
Llanafan Fawr
Llanbadarn-y-garreg
Llanbedr
Llanddewi'r Cwm
Llandeilo Graban
Llandrindod
Llandrindod Wells
Llaneglwys
Llanelwedd
Llanfair-Ym-Muallt
Llanfaredd
Llanfihangel-nant-Melan
Llangammarch Wells
Llansantffraed-in-Elfel
Llanstephan
Llowes
Maesmynis
Moity
Newbridge-on-Wye
Painscastle
Pentre Dolau Honddu
Pentre-llwyn-llwyd
Rhosgoch
Troedrhiwdalar
Upper Chapel
Wye
Browse Postcodes in LD2

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Click on an outward postal code below for more information about the area. Each 'outward' postcode give you a comprehensive list of all postcodes within the outward code area (LD) and estimated address.

Click on an 'outward' code for more information. For example, the outward postcode page 'EC2M' will give you an alphabetical list covering all postcodes located in the region, from 'EC2M 1BB' through to 'EC2M 7YA'.

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