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.
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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Population19,281
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Avg Age48
payments
Avg Income£ 39,700 /yr
work
Employed48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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7/10family_restroomFamily
6/10favoriteHealth
4/10workEmployment
8/10diversity_3Diversity
6/10paymentsAffluence
5/10directions_transitTransit
1/10homeHome Ownership
6/10trending_upInvestment
7/10psychology
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
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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- Dinas Castle Inn
- The Pwllgloyw Arms
- Dinas Castle Inn
- The Pwllgloyw Arms
- The Old Ford Inn
- + 93 more
restaurant
Restaurant, Cafe
168 nearby- Annex Mess No 2-Building 152
- Brecon Beacons Visitor Centre Shop
- Gorkha & Khukuri
- Melfadinners
- Nowmost Brecon Boathouse
- + 163 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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Supermarkets
10 nearby- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited
- Archfarchnad Aldi
- B & M Retail Ltd
- Co-op Pioneer
- + 5 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
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Area Profile: LD3 · Data under Open Government Licence