Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

PARK ROAD, LD2 3AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK ROAD, LD2 3AU.

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Population

276

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Avg Age

45

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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1/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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7/10
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2/10
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Area Character

LD2 3AU is a mixed residential postcode — average age 45, 73% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 36.2% year-on-year.

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

LD2 3AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Road, 0.5km from Llanfair-ym-Muallt in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a town fringe countryside zone — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 45) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 73% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £257k, up 36.2% 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 3AU are sourced from Output Area W00002298 (shared with 15 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 3AU. The average age is 45.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British99.3%
Asian / British Asian0.4%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.4%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 1%
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Age & Housing: A settled, mid-life demographic of homeowners. The population consists largely of established adults and families who own their properties.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 302,500

4 sales · Mean £ 313,750

Terraced

£ 172,500

2 sales · Mean £ 172,500

Semi-Detached

£ 165,000

1 sales · Mean £ 165,000

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

LD2 3AU has low crime rates — 35 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 offences36
Criminal damage and arson9
Anti-social behaviour6
Drugs4
Other theft4

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.6 km
  • Calon Wen Dairy0.9 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.9 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.4 km
  • Jewsons0.6 km
  • + 17 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Caer Beris Manor0.7 km
  • Park Hotel0.4 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.6 km
  • Caer Beris Manor0.7 km
  • Erris Villa0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

24 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.3 km
  • Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.6 km
  • The Barley Mow0.4 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.5 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre0.7 km
  • + 19 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

30 nearby
  • Farmers Union of Wales0.9 km
  • New Balti House0.5 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.5 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.5 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.5 km
  • + 25 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.5 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.4 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.6 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.4 km
  • Burger King0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km
  • Co-operative Food0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Builth Road2.4 km
  • Cilmeri3.3 km
  • Garth8.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Broadway0.1 km
  • Builth Wells High School 0.1 km
  • Cottage Hospital0.3 km
  • Brynhyfryd0.4 km
  • Pendre Surgery0.4 km