LD2 3AS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Garth Road, 0.5km from Nant yr Arian in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LD2 3AS is 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 residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 27 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 3AS are sourced from Output Area W00002298 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GARTH ROAD, LD2 3AS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GARTH ROAD, LD2 3AS.
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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD2 3AS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. £395k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD2 3AS. 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
Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 326,000
3 sales · Mean £ 274,777
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD2 3AS has low crime rates — 27 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
22 nearby- The Market Builth Wells0.7 km
- Calon Wen Dairy1.0 km
- CK's Supermarket1.0 km
- Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.3 km
- Jewsons0.7 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Caer Beris Manor0.6 km
- Park Hotel0.5 km
- The Lamb Inn0.7 km
- Caer Beris Manor0.6 km
- Erris Villa0.3 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Builth Wells Cricket Club0.2 km
- Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.5 km
- The Barley Mow0.5 km
- White Horse Hotel0.6 km
- Wyeside Arts Centre0.8 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Farmers Union of Wales1.0 km
- New Balti House0.6 km
- The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.6 km
- Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.6 km
- Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.6 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Kitchen0.6 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.5 km
- Builth Wells Burger King0.7 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.5 km
- Burger King0.7 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.6 km
- Co-operative Food0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Builth Road2.4 km
- Cilmeri3.2 km
- Garth8.4 km
Bus Stops
- Broadway0.1 km
- Builth Wells High School 0.2 km
- Cottage Hospital0.3 km
- Pendre Surgery0.3 km
- Brynhyfryd0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: LD23AS · Data under Open Government Licence