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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

LD37AL

High Street

LD38EQ

St Davids Park

LD37RR

Cwrt Y Camden

LD37LA

High Street

LD39EF

St Johns Court

LD38AT

Talbot Terrace

LD37NR

Cerrigcochion Road

LD38LJ

Black Friars Court

LD38DQ

Ger-Y-Tarell

LD37PG

School Gardens

LD39HN

Bryn De Winton

LD39AS

Rhydbernard Terrace

LD37RA

Brecon East

LD37RL

Lon Slwch

LD39BN

Gwynfe Terrace

LD39DB

Castle Square

LD37HR

Cambrian Close

LD37PT

Lewis Pugh Avenue

LD37AY

Lion Street

LD37AH

High Street

LD37HL

Canal Road

LD39ER

Parc Pendre

LD33DR

Brecon West

LD37SE

Free Street

LD37DX

Scout Lane

LD38LQ

Dôl y Brenin

LD38BN

Dinas Road

LD37HH

Canal Bank

LD39HG

Pendre

LD37HP

Cambrian Close

LD39UA

Cradoc Close

LD37NG

Rhosferig Road

LD37QA

Heol Gouesnou

LD39SX

Hoggan Park

LD38AQ

Bailihelig Road

LD38DX

Parc Tarell

LD37PA

Belle Vue Gardens

LD39UE

Cradoc Close

LD37EH

Canal Side

LD39EA

Pendre

LD39HF

Maendu Terrace

LD37NA

Lon Y Coed

LD39DA

Castle Street

LD37EN

Watton

LD37HU

Elliott Place Canal Road

LD38AP

Orchard Street

LD38DT

Ffynnon Dewi

LD38BB

St Davids Street

LD38DR

Ffrwdgrech Road

LD37HD

John Street

LD37BG

Little Free Street

LD37NW

Cerrigcochion Lane

LD37PS

Frisby Road

LD39UF

Heol Y Ffynnon

LD39BE

Avenue Court

LD37BN

Free Street

LD39BS

Pontwilym

LD39BU

Castle Street

LD37RS

Camden Road

LD38DB

Penyfan Road

LD37BE

Cambrian Close

LD37LH

The Struet

LD37HA

Gasworks Lane

LD38DN

Newgate Street

LD37HB

Borderers Way

LD39BG

Jubilee Place

LD37HE

Ashbrooke Terrace

LD39BR

Beacons Park

LD38BL

Silver Street

LD39AL

Watergate

LD39DJ

Castle Square

LD39ES

Parc Pendre

LD38LA

Ffrwdgrech Industrial Estate

LD38AY

Newmarch Street

LD39EP

Pendre Gardens

LD38EX

Brecon West

LD38DE

Ger Y Tarrell

LD39EG

Peppercorn Lane

LD37EG

Watton

LD39HR

The Uplands

LD39DU

Dainter Place

LD39HA

Prospect Close

LD37EL

Watton

LD33DG

Brecon West

LD37EA

Watton

LD37AS

Church Lane

LD37EP

Watton

LD39HJ

Golwg Y Fan

LD39BA

Mill Green

LD38DY

Brecon West

LD38BU

Church Street

LD37RH

Dorlangoch

LD37LB

Bulwark

LD39BQ

Beacons Park

LD39PF

Cradoc Road

LD37RP

Camden Court

LD39AR

Kensington Place

LD39DF

The Postern

LD37ZZ

Brecon West

LD39DX

Priory Hill

Data Sources

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