LD2 3EP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Oaklands Crescent, 0.3km from Oaklands in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, LD2 3EP is these neighbourhoods include younger than group average individuals, frequently born in the eu. many residents are of mixed or multiple ethnicities. many are unmarried or divorced. many reside in privately rented detached houses or flats, some of which are underoccupied. individuals are more likely than the group average to be educated to a level/highers or degree level, and to work in managerial occupations. unemployment rates are lower than the group average. many of these neighbourhoods are found close to industrial estates. During the day, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. A balanced community with an average age of 38 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k. 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 3EP are sourced from Output Area W00002300 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OAKLANDS CRESCENT, LD2 3EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OAKLANDS CRESCENT, LD2 3EP.
374
38
£ 35,800 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD2 3EP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
LD2 3EP has a significant social housing presence — 42% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD2 3EP. The average age is 37.8. 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: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 195,800
4 sales · Mean £ 204,150
Detached
£ 185,000
2 sales · Mean £ 185,000
Terraced
£ 112,500
1 sales · Mean £ 112,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD2 3EP has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- The Market Builth Wells0.3 km
- Jewsons0.6 km
- Breadstix0.4 km
- Builth Wells Country Market0.4 km
- Builth Wells Service Station0.6 km
- + 11 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Park Hotel0.5 km
- The Lamb Inn0.3 km
- Erris Villa0.8 km
- Park Hotel0.5 km
- Bronwye Guest House0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
20 nearby- The Barley Mow0.5 km
- White Horse Hotel0.4 km
- Wyeside Arts Centre0.3 km
- White Horse Hotel0.4 km
- British Charolais Society0.6 km
- + 15 more
Restaurant, Cafe
26 nearby- New Balti House0.4 km
- The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.4 km
- Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.4 km
- Royal Welsh Agricultural Society Ltd0.6 km
- Boots0.4 km
- + 21 more
Takeaway Shop
6 nearby- China Kitchen0.4 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.5 km
- Builth Wells Burger King0.6 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.5 km
- Burger King0.6 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.4 km
- Co-operative Food0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Builth Road3.1 km
- Cilmeri4.2 km
- Garth9.4 km
Bus Stops
- Oaklands0.1 km
- Josephs Pitch0.3 km
- Josephs Pitch0.3 km
- Eurospar Car Park0.3 km
- Parc-y-Castell0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LD23EP · Data under Open Government Licence