LD2 3AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on West 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 3AH represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. A balanced community with an average age of 44 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: With prices averaging £146k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 51.8% 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 3AH are sourced from Output Area W00002301 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WEST STREET, LD2 3AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WEST STREET, LD2 3AH.
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44
£ 35,800 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD2 3AH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD2 3AH is an established family neighbourhood — 72% owner-occupation and an average age of 44 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters. Property prices are trending down 51.8% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD2 3AH. The average age is 44.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age Profile: A mature, mid-life demographic. The population consists largely of established adults in their late thirties and forties.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 95,000
1 sales · Mean £ 95,000
Terraced
£ 197,000
1 sales · Mean £ 197,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around LD2 3AH is moderate at 56 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- The Market Builth Wells0.3 km
- Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.7 km
- Jewsons0.5 km
- Breadstix0.2 km
- Builth Wells Country Market0.2 km
- + 13 more
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
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Builth Wells Cricket Club0.6 km
- Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt1.0 km
- The Barley Mow0.0 km
- White Horse Hotel0.2 km
- Wyeside Arts Centre0.4 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
24 nearby- New Balti House0.2 km
- The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.1 km
- Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.1 km
- Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.4 km
- Boots0.2 km
- + 19 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Kitchen0.2 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.1 km
- Builth Wells Burger King0.5 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.1 km
- Burger King0.5 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.1 km
- Co-operative Food0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Builth Road2.8 km
- Cilmeri3.6 km
- Garth8.8 km
Bus Stops
- Groe 20.1 km
- Post Office0.2 km
- Western Grove0.2 km
- Eurospar Car Park0.2 km
- Groe0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: LD23AH · Data under Open Government Licence