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About

Brecon is a market town in southern Powys, located at the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The River Usk runs through the town where it is joined by the Honddu, and the settlement grew around a medieval market square and the earthwork remains of a Norman motte. Narrow streets rise from the river toward the cathedral quarter, while the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal reaches its terminus at the Brecon Basin close to the town centre. Shops and civic buildings line Ship Street and Lion Street, reflecting the town’s role as a local service hub.

Brecon Cathedral sits on a sandstone outcrop and retains elements from its priory origins; its bells mark the town day. The canal basin and Usk towpaths provide immediate access for walkers and paddlers heading into the nearby hills, and a multi-day jazz weekend each August is part of the town’s cultural calendar. Local interpretation at the museum and information points sets out the farming, military and industrial history that shaped the valley and surrounding upland pastures.

Area overview

On average Brecon has None deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Brecon is £44,805 per year. Brecon is home to around 8,256 people, with a population density of about 744.1 per km2.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
N/A
Income level
6/10
Social housing
19.1%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Brecon Population
8,256
Population density
744.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
47(+39%)
Criminal damage and arson
13.32(+81%)
Public order
10.3(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.66(-49%)
Drugs
5.69(+120%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
7,246
87.78%
Other Asian
427
5.17%
Other White
251
3.04%
Other
73
0.88%
Irish
38
0.46%
Total population: 8,255

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,286
33.14%
No qualifications
1,254
18.18%
Level 3 (A level)
1,181
17.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
984
14.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
583
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 6,898

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,398
37.63%
Owns with a mortgage
699
18.82%
Private landlord or letting agency
592
15.94%
Social rents from council
466
12.54%
Other social rented
368
9.91%
Total households: 3,715

Property prices in Brecon

Based on 97 recent sales, the median property price is £259,000 in Brecon area, with individual transactions ranging from £60,000 up to £1,055,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Brecon 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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£91,000
Detached29£345,000
Terraced34£187,000
Semi-Detached29£263,000

10 years median price trend in Brecon

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

All postcodes in Brecon

LD38DS

Bailihelig Road

LD37JU

Cambrian Close

LD37LY

Mount Street

LD37AN

High Street

LD37DE

Canal Road

LD38AL

Orchard Street

LD37NH

Belle Vue Road

LD37NS

Cerrigcochion Road

LD39HU

The Uplands

LD37SR

Hay Road

LD39AX

Brecon West

LD37PW

Brynawelon

LD38AH

Bridge Street

LD37PE

Chapel Street

LD37FG

The Moorings

LD39HE

Priory Row

LD38BE

Gwttws Path

LD37ED

Watton

LD38LU

Bailihelig Road

LD37AE

Glamorgan Street

LD37DW

Glamorgan Street

LD39DH

Priory Hill

LD39AP

Kensington

LD39HB

Fronwen Terrace

LD39SZ

Hoggan Park

LD37PR

Darling Road

LD38AS

Newmarch Street

LD39AD

Ship Street

LD37DY

Harp Terrace

LD37NP

Cerrigcochion Lane

LD37NY

Belle Vue Gardens

LD39DE

The Avenue

LD38DA

Trenewydd

LD37BF

Cambrian Close

LD38AU

Newmarch Street

LD39AY

Kensington

LD39DN

Priory Hill

LD39LE

Bron Y Crug

LD37RD

Leuchars Way

LD37AA

St Marys Street

LD37FE

Cross Yard

LD39DP

Brecon East

LD38DF

Newton Green

LD37PF

Eyrie Oakes

LD37JP

Bethel Square

LD37AU

Lion Street

LD37HW

Scout Lane

LD37HG

Canal Bank

LD37NB

King Street

LD37SA

Brynglas

LD37ND

Hawthorne Lane

LD37DH

St Mary Street

LD37PP

Brynawelon

LD37DG

Wheat Street

LD39AA

Usk Terrace

LD37SH

Brecon East

LD38ED

Newgate Street

LD39EL

Pendre Close

LD39HY

The Uplands

LD39HP

Coryton Close

LD39LD

Dan Y Crug

LD37DJ

Steeple Lane

LD39DD

Castle Street

LD39HL

Bryn De Winton

LD37AR

High Street

LD39DT

St Johns Road

LD38AW

Orchard Street

LD37HY

Lion Street

LD39PL

Maes Y Ffynnon

LD37DL

Buckingham Place

LD39SR

Cerrigcochion Road

LD37HF

Charles Street

LD37FB

Eluneds Drive

LD37BU

Camden Road

LD38BD

Walnut Square

LD37LL

The Struet

LD37DB

Rhodfa Eluned

LD37RE

Beacons Close

LD37FD

Canalside

LD39BB

Buckland Row

LD37PN

Brynawelon

LD37LD

George Street

LD38BG

Newton Green

LD37EF

Watton

LD37RN

Pen Y Bryn

LD39EE

Bell Lane

LD38AD

Bridge Street

LD37WD

Brecon West

LD39DS

St Johns Road

LD39BL

Avenue Place

LD39DW

Priory Hill

LD39PG

Fenni-Fach Road

LD39EN

Pendre Close

LD39AT

Kensington

LD37AG

High Street

LD39AF

Ship Street

LD39UB

Cradoc Close

LD38BA

Newmarch Street

LD37RW

Sunnybank

LD39LA

Well Lane

Data Sources

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