Who lives in LD8 2LA
The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in LD8 2LA, set against Wales as a whole.
- Neighbourhood
- Knighton & Presteigne
- Council
- Powys
- Region
- Wales
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,102 (2024)
LD8 2LAPresteigne
Who lives in LD8 2LA
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LD8 2LA (Knighton & Presteigne) (about 1,102 residents).
Age of residents
The largest age group is 70–74, at 9.1% of residents. 12.6% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 32% are 65 or over, well above the Wales figure of 21.3%.
The gender split
51% of residents are female and 49% male.
- Female51%51.1%
- Male49%48.9%
Relationship status
45.9% of adults in the LD8 2LA area are married or in a civil partnership, broadly in line with the Wales average of 43.8%. 29.1% have never married.
How residents rate their health
79% of residents in the LD8 2LA area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.
- Very good42.7%46.2%
- Good36.3%32.4%
- Fair14.9%14.5%
- Bad4.6%5.3%
- Very bad1.5%1.7%
Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.