Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

LD2 3BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for LD2 3BL.

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Population

255

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Avg Age

43

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD2 3BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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2/10
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3/10
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9/10
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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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Area Character

LD2 3BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 43, 49% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (43) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD2 3BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.1km from Llanfair-ym-Muallt in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For renters and young professionals, LD2 3BL offers an area with a high proportion of elderly residents, often in communal housing. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 43 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 72 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban 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 3BL are sourced from Output Area W00002299 (shared with 38 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 3BL. The average age is 43.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British93.3%
Asian / British Asian4.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed2.0%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 40%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around LD2 3BL is moderate at 72 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 offences63
Criminal damage and arson19
Anti-social behaviour15
Other theft10
Shoplifting9

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.1 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.9 km
  • Jewsons0.3 km
  • Breadstix0.0 km
  • Builth Wells Country Market0.0 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.1 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.1 km
  • Erris Villa0.4 km
  • Llwynonn Guest House0.6 km
  • Park Hotel0.1 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.8 km
  • The Barley Mow0.2 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.0 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre0.2 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.0 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • New Balti House0.0 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.1 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.1 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.3 km
  • Boots0.0 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.0 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.1 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.3 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.1 km
  • Burger King0.3 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 Road2.8 km
  • Cilmeri3.8 km
  • Garth9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Groe0.0 km
  • Post Office0.1 km
  • Groe 20.1 km
  • Eurospar Car Park0.2 km
  • Parc-y-Castell0.3 km