LD8 Postcode District
LD8 is the Postcode District for Presteigne in Powys
The LD8 postcode district is located in the LD Llandrindod Wells postal area, LD8 has a population of 4,491 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 63.84 square miles (165.35 square kilometres or 40,858.07 acres).
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District overview
In the LD8 postcode district, the primary settlement is Presteigne, which is located in both Herefordshire and Powys. Other significant settlements in the district include Boresford, Brierley Hill, Byton, Cascob, Coombe, Coombes Moor, Discoyd, Evancoyd, Evenjobb, Kinnerton, Kinsham, Knill, Lower Willey, Nash, New Radnor, Norton, Old Radnor, Roddhurst, Stapleton, Stonewall Hill, The Rodd, Walton, and Willey. The most significant post town in the LD8 district is Presteigne.
There are 1 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LD8 2, covers Presteigne and New Radnor in Powys.
The post town for this district is PRESTEIGNE.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Powys - Powys (165 postal codes), and finally, the County of Herefordshire area (26 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Kington | 4.45 | SSE |
| Knighton | 6.11 | NNE |
| Llandrindod Wells | 12.51 | W |
| Hay-on-Wye | 12.85 | S |
| Leominster | 14.82 | E |
| Builth Wells | 15.47 | WSW |
| Craven Arms | 16.39 | NE |
| Bishop's Castle | 16.63 | NNE |
| Ludlow | 17.22 | ENE |
| Rhayader | 18.31 | W |
| Talgarth | 19.24 | SSW |
| Newtown | 20.26 | NNW |
| Hereford | 20.95 | SE |
| Montgomery | 21.05 | N |
| Tenbury Wells | 21.12 | E |
| Church Stretton | 22.58 | NNE |
| Llanidloes | 23.26 | NW |
| Bromyard | 24.95 | E |
| Brecon | 25.16 | SSW |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 202
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTEIGNE | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 77 |
| New Radnor | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 19 |
| Norton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 13 |
| Evenjobb | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 9 |
| Old Radnor | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 7 |
| Walton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 7 |
| PRESTEIGNE | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 6 |
| Norton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 6 |
| Walton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 6 |
| New Radnor | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 5 |
| Stapleton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 4 |
| Kinsham | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 4 |
| Discoyd | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 3 |
| Evenjobb | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 3 |
| PRESTEIGNE | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 3 |
| Kinnerton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 2 |
| Kinnerton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 2 |
| Discoyd | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 2 |
| PRESTEIGNE | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 2 |
| Willey | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 2 |
| Nash | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 2 |
| Stonewall Hill | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Coombe | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Byton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Old Radnor | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Byton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Burlingjobb | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Knill | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Knill | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Coombes Moor | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Roddhurst | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| The Rodd | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Evancoyd | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| PRESTEIGNE | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Cascob | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Stapleton | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Lower Willey | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Boresford | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
| Brierley Hill | PRESTEIGNE | LD8 2 | 1 |
Street list for LD8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| LUGG VIEW | 48 |
| HANTER LANE | 34 |
| CAENBROOK MEADOW | 15 |
| CASTLE ROAD | 14 |
| ORCHARD CLOSE | 14 |
| BEDDOES VIEW | 14 |
| HIGH STREET B4356 | 13 |
| POUND LANE | 12 |
| THE PADDOCKS | 10 |
| HEREFORD STREET B4356 | 9 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 61 |
| Public order | 41 |
| Other theft | 30 |
| Burglary | 29 |
| Other crime | 8 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Vehicle crime | 7 |
| Shoplifting | 6 |
| Possession of weapons | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | PRESTEIGNE | 32 | LD8 2BA | View map | |
| BROAD STREET | PRESTEIGNE | 6 | LD8 2AA | View map |
Healthcare services
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presteigne Medical Practice | LUGG VIEW, PRESTEIGNE, LD8 2RJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01544 267985 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presteigne Pharmacy | 2-3 HIGH STREET, PRESTEIGNE, LD8 2BA | PHARMACY | Call 01544 267000 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £409,167 | 27 | £344,529 | 34 | £389,303 | 33 | £381,215 | 37 |
| Semi-detached | £279,443 | 14 | £246,933 | 15 | £272,208 | 18 | £229,292 | 24 |
| Terraced | £212,500 | 3 | £213,122 | 16 | £187,950 | 11 | £210,810 | 20 |
| Flats | N/A | N/A | £92,500 | 1 | N/A | N/A | £205,000 | 1 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M50 J2
Average Driving Time from within the district: 51.06
Average Driving Distance: 37.37
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 3
M50 J3
Average Driving Time from within the district: 56.16
Average Driving Distance: 41.14
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 11
M54 J7
Average Driving Time from within the district: 60.23
Average Driving Distance: 41.91
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LD8 2 | Knighton Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | D | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| L | D | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Tourist attractions
We found 2 visitor attractions in or around this district.
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the LD8 postal code is PRESTEIGNE followed by NEW RADNOR, and NORTON.
The LD8 Postcode shares a border with HR5 (KINGTON, Lyonshall, Titley), HR6 (LEOMINSTER, Kingsland, Pembridge), SY7 (CRAVEN ARMS, Leintwardine, Clun) and LD7 (KNIGHTON, KNUCKLAS, LLANGUNLLO).
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