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Brecon West

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About

Brecon West ward covers the western portion of the historic market town of Brecon and its immediate surrounding rural edges. The area is defined by its position just north of the confluence of the Rivers Usk and Honddu. Residential streets extend from the town centre towards the lower slopes of surrounding hills, creating a mix of urban and semi-rural living spaces.

The ward contains a significant portion of the Brecon Beacons National Park headquarters, located near the canal basin. This area serves as a key administrative and visitor centre for the park. Land use includes local shops, schools, and housing, transitioning to farmland and open common on its western boundaries near the A40 road.

Area overview

On average Brecon West has None deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brecon West is £44,819 per year. Brecon West is home to around 4,230 people, with a population density of about 857.9 per km2.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
107
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
28.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brecon West Population
4,230
Population density
857.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.16(+71%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.29(+67%)
Public order
8.98(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.51(-35%)
Other theft
6.38(+39%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,846
90.88%
Other White
131
3.1%
Other Asian
116
2.74%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
22
0.52%
Other
21
0.5%
Total population: 4,232

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
940
27.94%
No qualifications
734
21.82%
Level 3 (A level)
593
17.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
522
15.52%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
296
8.8%
Total 16+ residents: 3,364

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
517
27.81%
Social rents from council
410
22.05%
Owns with a mortgage
364
19.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
267
14.36%
Other social rented
233
12.53%
Total households: 1,859

Property prices in Brecon West

Based on 26 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Brecon West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,012 up to £417,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brecon West in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brecon West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£363,750
Semi-Detached12£227,500
Terraced12£187,000

10 years median price trend in Brecon West

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brecon West.

All postcodes in Brecon West

LD39EG

Peppercorn Lane

LD39PG

Fenni-Fach Road

LD33AJ

Brecon West

LD38AN

Orchard Street

LD38DY

Brecon West

LD39HJ

Golwg Y Fan

LD39DL

Priory Gardens

LD38EQ

St Davids Park

LD38LQ

Dôl y Brenin

LD39PN

Maes Y Fynnon

LD39UD

Cae Derw

LD33DG

Brecon West

LD39DS

St Johns Road

LD38BD

Walnut Square

LD38BE

Gwttws Path

LD38AQ

Bailihelig Road

LD39AX

Brecon West

LD39HS

Uplands

LD39LH

Cradoc Road

LD38AS

Newmarch Street

LD39UB

Cradoc Close

LD39HW

Coryton Close

LD38AY

Newmarch Street

LD38DQ

Ger-Y-Tarell

LD33DE

Brecon West

LD39HG

Pendre

LD38DT

Ffynnon Dewi

LD39HE

Priory Row

LD39DY

Dainter Street

LD39HF

Maendu Terrace

LD39PF

Cradoc Road

LD38DW

Newgate Street

LD38BB

St Davids Street

LD38BU

Church Street

LD38LA

Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate

LD38AL

Orchard Street

LD39EF

St Johns Court

LD38ED

Newgate Street

LD39UF

Heol Y Ffynnon

LD37WD

Brecon West

LD38DL

Penpentre

LD38DD

Adelaide Gardens

LD33DQ

Brecon West

LD39LD

Dan Y Crug

LD38BN

Dinas Road

LD38DA

Trenewydd

LD38EA

Bailihelig Road

LD38DB

Penyfan Road

LD39HP

Coryton Close

LD39EB

St Johns Terrace

LD38DE

Ger Y Tarrell

LD39UE

Cradoc Close

LD38LU

Bailihelig Road

LD38BT

Brecon Enterprise Park

LD38AU

Newmarch Street

LD38DN

Newgate Street

LD38DF

Newton Green

LD39HB

Fronwen Terrace

LD38AD

Bridge Street

LD38AW

Orchard Street

LD39DW

Priory Hill

LD38AP

Orchard Street

LD39LF

Bron Y Crug

LD39LE

Bron Y Crug

LD37ZZ

Brecon West

LD39EA

Pendre

LD38BA

Newmarch Street

LD38EB

Bailihelig Road

LD39BA

Mill Green

LD38LJ

Black Friars Court

LD38BG

Newton Green

LD39HH

Maendu Terrace

LD38EG

Ashfield Place

LD39DR

North Road

LD38EX

Brecon West

LD38EE

Bailihelig Road

LD39DN

Priory Hill

LD38AH

Bridge Street

LD39PL

Maes Y Ffynnon

LD38DS

Bailihelig Road

LD39HL

Bryn De Winton

LD38NU

Brecon West

LD38DR

Ffrwdgrech Road

LD39HY

The Uplands

LD39HR

The Uplands

LD39LL

Fenni Fach Road

LD39DX

Priory Hill

LD39LG

Cradoc Road

LD38EF

Brecon West

LD38BY

Church Street

LD38AR

Church Street

LD38DH

Llandaff Row

LD38PA

Brecon West

LD38DP

St Davids Crescent

LD38DJ

The Paddocks

LD38DX

Parc Tarell

LD39UA

Cradoc Close

LD38BL

Silver Street

LD33DR

Brecon West

LD39HA

Prospect Close

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.