Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

PARC Y CASTELL, LD2 3DH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARC Y CASTELL, LD2 3DH.

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Population

374

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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2/10
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6/10
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2/10
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5/10
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5/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

LD2 3DH has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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LD2 3DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parc Y Castell, 0.3km from Llanfair-ym-Muallt in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, LD2 3DH is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a traditional countryside zone — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 38) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £164k, 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 3DH are sourced from Output Area W00002300 (shared with 6 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 3DH. The average age is 37.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British97.9%
Asian / British Asian0.8%
Black / African / Caribbean0.3%
Other / Mixed1.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 113,250

6 sales · Mean £ 119,083

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

LD2 3DH has low crime rates — 46 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 offences45
Criminal damage and arson15
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting8
Public order6

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.3 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd1.0 km
  • Jewsons0.6 km
  • Breadstix0.3 km
  • Builth Wells Country Market0.3 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

18 nearby
  • Park Hotel0.3 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.3 km
  • Erris Villa0.5 km
  • Llwynonn Guest House0.8 km
  • Park Hotel0.3 km
  • + 13 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.9 km
  • The Barley Mow0.3 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.3 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre0.4 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.3 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • New Balti House0.3 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.3 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.3 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots0.3 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.3 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.3 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.6 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.3 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km
  • Co-operative Food0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Builth Road3.1 km
  • Cilmeri3.9 km
  • Garth9.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Parc-y-Castell0.0 km
  • Eurospar Car Park0.1 km
  • Pen-y-bryn0.2 km
  • Western Grove0.3 km
  • Groe 20.3 km