LD2 3HF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Irfon Bridge Road, 0.2km from Nant yr Arian in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Builth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.
For serious buyers, LD2 3HF is a spacious suburb popular with older working households approaching retirement. The daytime character shifts — mainly white, agricultural workforce, on the edges of smaller towns. With an average age of 47, this is established family country — quiet streets, strong community ties, and low rental churn. 76% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 7 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k. 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 3HF are sourced from Output Area W00002295 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
IRFON BRIDGE ROAD, LD2 3HF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IRFON BRIDGE ROAD, LD2 3HF.
330
47
£ 35,800 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: LD2 3HF falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates LD2 3HF — age 47, 76% ownership, 13% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £336k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for LD2 3HF. The average age is 46.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A mature neighborhood of long-term property owners. The significantly higher average age reflects a deeply settled local population.
home Property Prices by Type
Detached
£ 286,750
4 sales · Mean £ 303,625
Semi-Detached
£ 153,500
1 sales · Mean £ 153,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
LD2 3HF has low crime rates — 7 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
12 nearby- Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.2 km
- Breadstix1.0 km
- Builth Wells Country Market1.0 km
- Morgans Family Butchers1.0 km
- Breadstix1.0 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
14 nearby- Caer Beris Manor0.2 km
- Park Hotel0.9 km
- Caer Beris Manor0.2 km
- Erris Villa0.6 km
- Llwynonn Guest House0.5 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
16 nearby- Builth Wells Cricket Club0.4 km
- Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.7 km
- The Barley Mow0.8 km
- White Horse Hotel1.0 km
- White Horse Hotel1.0 km
- + 11 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- New Balti House1.0 km
- The Drovers Cafe & Restaurant ltd0.9 km
- Georgie Porgies Coffee Stop0.9 km
- Boots1.0 km
- Conti's Newsagents0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
4 nearby- China Kitchen1.0 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.9 km
- Heavenly Hampers0.9 km
- China Kitchen1.0 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-operative Food0.9 km
- Co-operative Food0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Builth Road2.6 km
- Cilmeri2.9 km
- Garth8.1 km
Bus Stops
- Irfon Bridge Close0.0 km
- Daffodil Wood0.2 km
- Tai-ar-y-bryn0.2 km
- Pendre Surgery0.4 km
- Cottage Hospital0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: LD23HF · Data under Open Government Licence