Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

BEGWYNS BLUFF, HR3 5SR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BEGWYNS BLUFF, HR3 5SR.

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Population

381

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Avg Age

49

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Avg Income

£ 38,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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10/10
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7/10
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1/10
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 HR3 5SR — age 49, 80% ownership, 18% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £296k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 14.6% year-on-year.

home £296,307 median price shield Safety 10/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

HR3 5SR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Begwyns Bluff, 0.3km from Clyro in Clyro. Administratively it sits within Glasbury ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. With an average age of 49, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 80% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 12 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £296k, down 14.6% 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 HR3 5SR are sourced from Output Area W00002359 (shared with 32 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 HR3 5SR. The average age is 49.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.3%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed1.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 0%
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Age & Housing: An older, highly established demographic of homeowners. The population is heavily skewed toward older adults and retirees who own their homes outright.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 297,000

19 sales · Mean £ 289,578

Semi-Detached

£ 270,000

1 sales · Mean £ 270,000

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

HR3 5SR has low crime rates — 12 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and burglary. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Regent House Filling Station (Shop)0.4 km
  • Regent House Filling Station (Shop)0.4 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Gwesty Baskerville Hall0.7 km
  • Baskerville Hall Hotel0.7 km

train Transport Links

Bus Stops

  • Clyro War Memorial0.2 km
  • Clyro Square0.3 km
  • Clyro Square0.3 km
  • Castle Estate0.4 km
  • Castle Estate0.4 km