LD2 3DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Pendre, 0.6km from Nant yr Arian in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For families considering a move, LD2 3DA represents a quiet rural community with low density and high home ownership. During the day, mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. An established, mature community with an average age of 57 — quiet, long-term residents, low turnover. 62% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £166k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 28.6% 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 LD2 3DA are sourced from Output Area W00002296 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PENDRE, LD2 3DA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PENDRE, LD2 3DA.
235
57
£ 35,800 /yr
32%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD2 3DA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD2 3DA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 57, 62% 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 down 28.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD2 3DA. The average age is 57.2. 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 & Housing: An older demographic with mixed housing. The population is heavily skewed toward individuals over fifty, with a higher-than-average rental or social housing density.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 161,000
14 sales · Mean £ 160,071
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD2 3DA has low crime rates — 30 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.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- The Market Builth Wells0.9 km
- Calon Wen Dairy0.9 km
- CK's Supermarket0.9 km
- Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.3 km
- Jewsons0.8 km
- + 17 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
16 nearby- Caer Beris Manor0.5 km
- Park Hotel0.7 km
- The Lamb Inn0.9 km
- Caer Beris Manor0.5 km
- Erris Villa0.5 km
- + 11 more
Pub, NightClub
24 nearby- Builth Wells Cricket Club0.1 km
- Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.3 km
- The Barley Mow0.7 km
- White Horse Hotel0.9 km
- Wyeside Arts Centre1.0 km
- + 19 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- Farmers Union of Wales0.9 km
- New Balti House0.9 km
- The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.8 km
- Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.8 km
- Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.8 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Kitchen0.9 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.8 km
- Builth Wells Burger King0.8 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.8 km
- Burger King0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.8 km
- Co-operative Food0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Builth Road2.2 km
- Cilmeri3.0 km
- Garth8.3 km
Bus Stops
- Brynhyfryd0.1 km
- Pendre Surgery0.1 km
- Broadway0.3 km
- Parc-yr-Irfon0.3 km
- Builth Wells High School 0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LD23DA · Data under Open Government Licence