Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

THE BUNGALOWS, LD2 3BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE BUNGALOWS, LD2 3BY.

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Population

235

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Avg Age

57

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

32%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD2 3BY falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. LD2 3BY spans multiple life stages — average age 57, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

LD2 3BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Bungalows, 0.6km from Nant yr Arian in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LD2 3BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. Outside of residential hours, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. The 57 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 3BY are sourced from Output Area W00002296 (shared with 5 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 3BY. The average age is 57.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.1%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.9%

Economic Activity

32%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.

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

LD2 3BY has low crime rates — 31 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 offences25
Criminal damage and arson5
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Public order2

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.9 km
  • Calon Wen Dairy0.9 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.3 km
  • Jewsons0.8 km
  • + 17 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

16 nearby
  • Caer Beris Manor0.5 km
  • Park Hotel0.7 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.9 km
  • Caer Beris Manor0.5 km
  • Erris Villa0.5 km
  • + 11 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.1 km
  • Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.3 km
  • The Barley Mow0.7 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.8 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre1.0 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Farmers Union of Wales0.9 km
  • New Balti House0.8 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.8 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.8 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.8 km
  • + 21 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.8 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.7 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.8 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.7 km
  • Burger King0.8 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km
  • Co-operative Food0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Builth Road2.3 km
  • Cilmeri3.0 km
  • Garth8.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Pendre Surgery0.1 km
  • Brynhyfryd0.1 km
  • Broadway0.2 km
  • Parc-yr-Irfon0.3 km
  • Builth Wells High School 0.4 km