Area Analysis Powys, Wales

LD3 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the LD3 postcode area.

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Population

19,281

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Avg Age

48

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Avg Income

£ 39,700 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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7/10
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6/10
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4/10
workEmployment
8/10
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6/10
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5/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LD3 is an established family neighbourhood — 66% owner-occupation and an average age of 48 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £282k. Property prices are trending down 5.7% year-on-year.

home £282,700 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD3 is a postcode district in Powys, Wales, covering 870 active and 163 retired postcodes.

The largest share of LD3 (30%) is characterised by a working countryside area — farms, fields and close-knit local communities, alongside a rural area with a significant number of older people in rented flats (11%). This mix of 6 distinct neighbourhood types makes LD3 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in LD3 are around £282k, down 5.7% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across LD3 at 193 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. The district has a mature, established population with an average age of 48 — predominantly owner-occupied, quiet, and low-turnover.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full LD3 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

mapGeographic Location

Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British95.6%
Asian / British Asian2.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.5%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 1%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1689
Anti-social behaviour372
Public order364
Criminal damage and arson337
Other theft236

storefront Nearby Amenities

hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

62 nearby
  • Brecon Castle Hotel
  • Felin Fach Griffin
  • Llynfi Farmhouse Guesthouse B&B
  • Old Radnor Barn
  • Brecon Castle Hotel
  • + 57 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

98 nearby
  • Arlwyo Medrare
  • Bar Rorkes
  • Black Cock Inn
  • Brecon Freemasons
  • Brecon Workmans Club
  • + 93 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

168 nearby
  • Swyddfa Heddlu Aberhonddu
  • Abbeyfield Brecon Society Ltd
  • Adeilad 64
  • AJs Crepes
  • Arabellas Artisan Eatery
  • + 163 more
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
  • Archfarchnad Aldi
  • B & M Retail Ltd
  • Co-op Pioneer
  • + 5 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Brecon Charcoal Grill
  • Brecon Fish Bar
  • Castle Fish Bar
  • La Belle Pizza
  • New Dragon Chinese Takeaway
  • + 15 more
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Retailers - Other

90 nearby
  • Anchorage Park Stores
  • Antur Brew Company
  • Beacons Crafts
  • Bryndu Caravan and Camping
  • EuroGarages Shop
  • + 85 more