Postcode Analysis Powys, Wales

PARC YR IRFON, LD2 3NG House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARC YR IRFON, LD2 3NG.

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Population

152

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Avg Age

56

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Avg Income

£ 35,800 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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

Average age 56, 92% owned. LD2 3NG is quintessential settled, mature residential territory — long-term residents, quiet streets, minimal rental churn. Low crime reinforces the quiet, established character of this neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 23.8% year-on-year.

home £285,961 median price shield Safety 7/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

LD2 3NG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Parc Yr Irfon, 1.1km from Nant yr Arian in Builth Wells. Administratively it sits within Llanafanfawr with Garth ward and the Brecon and Radnorshire constituency.

For families considering a move, LD2 3NG represents a family-oriented neighbourhood with a mix of housing types. Outside of residential hours, mainly white older workforce, self-employed in agriculture, forestry and fishing, with some construction. The 56 average age marks this as a deeply established neighbourhood — expect quiet streets, long-term homeowners, and strong community continuity. 92% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 23.8% 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 3NG are sourced from Output Area W00002401 (shared with 3 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 3NG. The average age is 56.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British98.7%
Asian / British Asian0.7%
Black / African / Caribbean0.0%
Other / Mixed0.7%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 260,000

19 sales · Mean £ 283,155

Semi-Detached

£ 216,500

4 sales · Mean £ 213,875

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2025-11)

LD2 3NG has low crime rates — 31 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.

Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

6 nearby
  • Calon Wen Dairy0.7 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.7 km
  • CK's Supermarket0.7 km
  • Hay & Brecon Farmers Ltd0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

10 nearby
  • Caer Beris Manor0.9 km
  • Craig Fawr Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Caer Beris Manor0.9 km
  • Craig Fawr Bed & Breakfast0.7 km
  • Erris Villa1.0 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • Builth Wells Cricket Club0.6 km
  • Clwb Golff Llanfair-ym-Muallt0.2 km
  • Greyhound Hotel1.0 km
  • Builth Wells Bowling Club0.7 km
  • L Jones Catering Ltd0.2 km
  • + 3 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Farmers Union of Wales0.7 km
  • Wales Federation of YFC0.9 km
  • Welsh Black Cattle Society Pavilion0.9 km
  • Farmers Union of Wales0.7 km
  • Wales Federation of YFC0.9 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Builth Road1.8 km
  • Cilmeri2.8 km
  • Garth8.2 km

Bus Stops

  • Parc-yr-Irfon0.2 km
  • Brynhyfryd0.4 km