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Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells

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About

Builth Wells sits along the River Wye, with its historic town layout centered around a wide main street and a traditional livestock market. The area is defined by rolling farmland and wooded valleys, with the remains of a medieval castle overlooking the river. The town's annual Royal Welsh Showground hosts major agricultural events that draw visitors from across the country.

To the north, Llanwrtyd Wells is a small town within the Irfon Valley, known for its claim as Britain's smallest town. The surrounding landscape consists of open moorland, conifer forests, and the River Irfon. This area is associated with niche events like the World Bog Snorkelling Championships, held in a peat bog near the town.

Area overview

On average Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year. Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is home to around 6,840 people, with a population density of about 11.7 per km2.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells Population
6,840
Population density
11.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.9(-27%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.48(+5%)
Public order
5.85(-34%)
Anti-social behaviour
4.82(-67%)
Other theft
4.82(-4%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
6,612
96.67%
Other White
97
1.42%
Irish
29
0.42%
White and Asian (mixed)
20
0.29%
Chinese
16
0.23%
Total population: 6,840

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,828
31.41%
No qualifications
1,105
18.99%
Level 3 (A level)
1,038
17.84%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
858
14.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
517
8.88%
Total 16+ residents: 5,819

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,601
50.86%
Owns with a mortgage
655
20.81%
Private landlord or letting agency
498
15.82%
Social rents from council
165
5.24%
Other social rented
113
3.59%
Total households: 3,148

Property prices in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells area, with individual transactions ranging from £78,318 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells 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 Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached31£340,000
Flats1£95,000
Semi-Detached12£240,000
Terraced19£176,000

10 years median price trend in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells.

All postcodes in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells

LD23PD

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD23UP

Llanelwedd

LD16NT

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD23DB

Broadway

LD23QA

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD44AN

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD44AR

Post Office Terrace

LD44BF

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD44DW

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RD

Zion Street

LD23HN

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD23UD

Llanelwedd

LD54AD

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54RN

Leighton Close

LD54TA

Llandovery Road

LD23AN

Smithfield Road

LD23SS

Station Road

LD23UL

Castle Cottage

LD54TN

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54YH

Y Maes

LD23BB

Bank Square

LD23DE

Irfon Road

LD23EE

Brecon Road

LD23HS

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD44DR

Dan Yr Eppynt

LD15SF

Llanelwedd

LD23EN

Oaklands

LD23FF

Llanelwedd

LD23LH

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD23PT

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD23TA

Llanelwedd

LD23TP

Llanelwedd

LD54AF

Glanirfon Court

LD54RT

Erw Haf

LD54TD

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54YE

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD16NS

Caer Llan

LD23BH

The Strand

LD23HL

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD23RD

Club Lane

LD23SL

Llanafanfawr with Garth

LD44DQ

Trem Yr Epynt

LD44DU

Llanwrtyd Wells

LD54SN

Dolecoed Road

LD54SR

Riverside

LD54UU

Beulah Road

LD23DY

Hill View Estate

LD54SG

Beulah Road

LD54UT

Llanwrtyd Wells

Data Sources

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