LD2 3AL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West Street, 0.2km from Llanfair-ym-Muallt in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LD2 3AL represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 45 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 48 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £115k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for LD2 3AL are sourced from Output Area W00002298 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, LD2 3AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, LD2 3AL.
276
45
£ 35,800 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
LD2 3AL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD2 3AL. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 161,250
2 sales · Mean £ 161,250
Semi-Detached
£ 83,000
1 sales · Mean £ 83,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD2 3AL has low crime rates — 48 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- The Market Builth Wells0.3 km
- Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.6 km
- Jewsons0.5 km
- Breadstix0.3 km
- Builth Wells Country Market0.3 km
- + 13 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
20 nearby- Caer Beris Manor0.9 km
- Park Hotel0.2 km
- The Lamb Inn0.3 km
- Caer Beris Manor0.9 km
- Erris Villa0.1 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Builth Wells Cricket Club0.5 km
- Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.9 km
- The Barley Mow0.1 km
- White Horse Hotel0.3 km
- Wyeside Arts Centre0.5 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- New Balti House0.3 km
- The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.2 km
- Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.2 km
- Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.5 km
- Boots0.3 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Kitchen0.3 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.2 km
- Builth Wells Burger King0.5 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.2 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.2 km
- Co-operative Food0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Builth Road2.7 km
- Cilmeri3.5 km
- Garth8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Western Grove0.2 km
- Groe 20.2 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Builth Wells High School 0.3 km
- Cottage Hospital0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD23AL · Data under Open Government Licence