LD6 Rhayader is a rural postcode district in Powys with modest market activity. Over the past five years, property prices have grown at 4.1% annually, while rental yields have expanded at 5.0% annually, outpacing price appreciation. Population growth remains constrained at 0.5% over the same period. The district scores 45.5 out of 100 on trajectory metrics, placing it in the 24th percentile nationally and indicating average performance relative to UK markets. The postcode is currently in a latent gentrification stage, suggesting limited structural transformation at present. These metrics reflect typical characteristics of peripheral rural markets with stable but modest economic activity.
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- 1Property prices up 3.0% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 5.0% per year
- 3Population growing at 0.5% per year
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What's changing in Rhayader · June 2026
The trajectory score moved up 0.7 points this month to 46/100, driven mainly by safety.
Rhayader (LD6) common questions
Is Rhayader up and coming?
Rhayader (LD6) has a trajectory score of 46/100 (Average), placing it in the top 71% of postcode districts in England and Wales. The score is down 3.9 points over the last 12 months. The score combines price momentum, demand, transformation, economy, safety and risk signals from public data, updated monthly.
Is Rhayader safe?
Rhayader has a safety score of 26/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in Rhayader?
The average property price in Rhayader (LD6) is £197k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 3.0% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in Rhayader?
The median monthly rent in Rhayader (LD6) is £611 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near Rhayader?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Merthyr Tydfil (CF47), Builth Wells (LD2), Llanwrtyd Wells (LD5), Llangammarch Wells (LD4), Neath (SA11). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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