Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

WESTERN GROVE, LD2 3AW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WESTERN GROVE, LD2 3AW.

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Population

333

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Avg Age

44

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

54%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

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5/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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6/10
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9/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 44, LD2 3AW has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Low crime and mid-range prices — a genuinely accessible family postcode. Property prices are trending up 34.3% year-on-year.

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LD2 3AW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Western Grove, 0.3km 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 3AW represents a mature area with an older, predominantly retired population. By day, the area transitions to a town fringe countryside character: mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An average age of 44 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £191k, up 34.3% 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 3AW are sourced from Output Area W00002301 (shared with 11 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 3AW. 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

White / British100.0%
Asian / British Asian0.0%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.0%

Economic Activity

54%Active
FT: 34%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 148,500

10 sales · Mean £ 150,599

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

Crime around LD2 3AW is moderate at 50 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 offences44
Criminal damage and arson13
Anti-social behaviour10
Shoplifting8
Drugs5

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

18 nearby
  • The Market Builth Wells0.4 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.7 km
  • Jewsons0.7 km
  • Breadstix0.4 km
  • Builth Wells Country Market0.4 km
  • + 13 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

20 nearby
  • Caer Beris Manor0.9 km
  • Park Hotel0.3 km
  • The Lamb Inn0.4 km
  • Caer Beris Manor0.9 km
  • Erris Villa0.2 km
  • + 15 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

22 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.7 km
  • The Barley Mow0.2 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.4 km
  • Wyeside Arts Centre0.5 km
  • White Horse Hotel0.4 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

24 nearby
  • New Balti House0.4 km
  • The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.3 km
  • Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.3 km
  • Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.6 km
  • Boots0.4 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

6 nearby
  • China Kitchen0.4 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.3 km
  • Builth Wells Burger King0.7 km
  • Heavenly Hampers0.3 km
  • Burger King0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Supermarkets

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

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Builth Road2.9 km
  • Cilmeri3.6 km
  • Garth8.8 km

Bus Stops

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