Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

CHURCH STREET, LD2 3BS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHURCH STREET, LD2 3BS.

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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

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD2 3BS spans multiple life stages — average age 45, moderate ownership and renting. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 56.7% year-on-year.

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

LD2 3BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Church 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 3BS represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. At 45 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 61 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £255k, down 56.7% year-on-year. 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 3BS 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 3BS. 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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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

Terraced

£ 170,000

3 sales · Mean £ 157,500

Detached

£ 380,250

2 sales · Mean £ 380,250

Semi-Detached

£ 244,475

2 sales · Mean £ 244,475

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

Crime around LD2 3BS is moderate at 61 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

22 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.3 km
  • Calon Wen Dairy1.0 km
  • CK's Supermarket1.0 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.7 km
  • Jewsons0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Caer Beris Manor1.0 km
  • Park Hotel0.1 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.3 km
  • Caer Beris Manor1.0 km
  • Erris Villa0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.8 km
  • The Barley Mow0.1 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.2 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre0.4 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Farmers Union of Wales1.0 km
  • New Balti House0.2 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.2 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.2 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.3 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.2 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.1 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.4 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.1 km
  • Burger King0.4 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
  • Cilmeri3.6 km
  • Garth8.8 km

Bus Stops

  • Groe 20.1 km
  • Post Office0.2 km
  • Groe0.2 km
  • Builth Wells High School 0.2 km
  • Western Grove0.3 km