Postcode report
Is LD7 1BA a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About LD7 1BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LD7 1BA is a postcode in Knighton with Beguildy, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LD7 1BA, then scores the surrounding small area 67/100 - top 23% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LD7 1BA are safety and health, while property market signals is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LD7 1BA is based on Powys 011 Census 2021. It covers 9,770 residents, 19 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 54, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 17% privately rented, 11% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 7/10.
For property prices near LD7 1BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LD7 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £252k from 32 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LD7 1BA can compare 2 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LD7 1BA by category and map position. Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near LD7 1BA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about LD7 1BA
Is LD7 1BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 67/100 (top 23% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LD7 1BA?
Crime pressure is running hotter than the previous month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LD7 1BA?
2 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LD7 1BA?
LocaleIQ matched LD7 1BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LD7 1BA?
The latest median sold price is £252k based on 32 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LD7 1BA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.