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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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 107 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. 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
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
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

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £248K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Brecon West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,012 up to £417,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brecon West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£416,250£234
Semi-Detached11£210,000£258
Terraced11£185,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brecon West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brecon West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£162,500£125,000
2017£245,000£170,000£131,500
2018£188,000£167,000£141,500
2019£330,000£182,500£139,000
2020£238,000£170,000£144,250
2021£330,000£216,000£159,500
2022£367,500£250,000£144,500
2023£350,000£225,000£161,500
2024£388,750£231,000£181,500
2025£363,750£227,500£189,000
2026£415,000£242,500£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brecon West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brecon West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£158£153
2017£247£180£172
2018£218£182£172
2019£204£181£186
2020£184£221£191
2021£234£195£206
2022£237£268£206
2023£254£241£251
2024£304£244£256
2025£248£260£253
2026£256£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brecon West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.