Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

PENBONT ROAD, LD3 0BY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENBONT ROAD, LD3 0BY.

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Population

272

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Avg Age

50

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: LD3 0BY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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8/10
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5/10
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3/10
workEmployment
7/10
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3/10
paymentsAffluence
6/10
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1/10
homeHome Ownership
8/10
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2/10
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Area Character

No single demographic signal dominates LD3 0BY — age 50, 78% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 10.4% year-on-year.

home £231,666 median price shield Safety 8/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD3 0BY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Penbont Road, 0.4km from Talgarth in Talgarth. Administratively it sits within Talgarth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LD3 0BY represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. By day, the area transitions to a rural with mining or quarrying character: includes some mining and quarrying and other industrial activity. At 50 years average, the community has a secure, family-first character — valued for its stability, low turnover, and strong local identity. 78% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 5 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £231k, down 10.4% 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 LD3 0BY are sourced from Output Area W00002637 (shared with 18 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 LD3 0BY. The average age is 49.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.6%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 0%
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Area Vibe: Peaceful, mature, and permanent. The demographic data points to a strong concentration of older homeowners and empty-nesters.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 232,500

2 sales · Mean £ 232,500

Terraced

£ 186,500

2 sales · Mean £ 186,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

LD3 0BY has low crime rates — 5 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

storefront Nearby Amenities

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

16 nearby
  • Talgarth Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Talgarth Bowls Club0.8 km
  • Gerties0.4 km
  • Parry's Ice-Cream Parlour0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Caterers0.3 km
  • + 11 more
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Siop Gig B George0.4 km
  • WJ George Butchers Ltd0.4 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Tower Hotel0.4 km
  • Tower Hotel0.4 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Bridge End Hotel0.4 km
  • Castle Hotel0.6 km
  • The Malthouse at Gwernyfed0.5 km
  • The New Gurkha Inn1.0 km
  • Bridge End Hotel0.4 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome Supermarket0.4 km
  • Co-op Welcome Supermarket0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Castle Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Sun City Takeaway0.4 km
  • Castle Fish Bar0.6 km
  • Sun City Takeaway0.4 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Post Office0.4 km
  • Talgarth Nat West0.5 km