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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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 101 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
101
Deprivation level
5/10
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
55.79(+52%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.87(+35%)
Public order
9.93(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.22(-37%)
Other theft
6.15(+22%)
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 29 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 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
Detached3£392,500
Semi-Detached10£270,750
Terraced16£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

LD39DY

Dainter Street

LD38AP

Orchard Street

LD38AF

Bridge Street

LD38LQ

Dôl y Brenin

LD39LG

Cradoc Road

LD38BA

Newmarch Street

LD39LL

Fenni Fach Road

LD37WD

Brecon West

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.