Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

WEST STREET, LD2 3AL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, LD2 3AL.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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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.

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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.

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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

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences56
Criminal damage and arson16
Anti-social behaviour12
Other theft8
Shoplifting8

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
local_bar

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

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
fastfood

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
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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