Property profile

2 Smithfield RowBrecon Road

Map showing 2 Smithfield Row, Brecon Road, Builth Wells

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£155,000

Detached sold in Builth

The box shows the middle 50% of detached sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold29 May 2026
£158,000Change since last sale: −£2,000 (−1.1%)
Annualised change
−3.1% per yearPowys annualised change (detached) since 2026: +3.9% per yearThis property underperformed the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £264 per sq ft
£205 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: −£60 per sq ft (−23%)
Local sold pricesMedian for detached in Builth
£311,250Estimate vs local median: −£155,000 (−50%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

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Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area71 m² / 764 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection06 May 2022

Sales history

DatePriceChange
29 May 2026£158,000+88%
09 Jan 2004£84,000-

Local market

Property prices in Builth

Median price: £275,000
Price per sq ft: £222
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £180K – £328K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £275,000 (about £222 per square foot) in Builth area, with individual transactions ranging from £115,000 up to £420,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Builth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached14£311,250£264
Semi-Detached9£275,000£222
Terraced6£173,750£172

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Builth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Builth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£92,500£154,500£112,500
2017£187,000£80,000£145,000£112,000
2018£232,000£54,000£162,250£128,000
2019£226,000£60,000£176,500£128,500
2020£268,750£71,750£177,500£130,000
2021£252,500£98,975£205,000£160,000
2022£292,500£88,625£217,500£166,000
2023£330,000£80,000£205,000£175,000
2024£300,000£102,500£240,000£178,000
2025£313,750£95,000£251,000£175,000
2026£325,000—£222,000£155,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Builth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Builth.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£164£135£147£120
2017£164£130£144£133
2018£168£75£164£163
2019£175£159£168£159
2020£200£138£165£190
2021£201£177£196£179
2022£204£158£190£189
2023£252£171£214£220
2024£250£131£227£180
2025£250£170£221£176
2026£311—£208£182
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Builth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Builth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD2 3EB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD2 3EB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 May 20262, Smithfield Row, Builth Wells, LD2 3EBDetachedFreehold£158,000
26 Aug 2025Kabana, Brecon Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3EBDetachedFreehold£122,000
01 Oct 202526, Brecon Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3EETerracedFreehold£195,000
18 Jul 202520, Brecon Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3EETerracedFreehold£230,000
20 Mar 20263, Wool Row, Builth Wells, LD2 3EDTerracedFreehold£177,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold72 m²£132,000 (2019)
3 Smithfield Row, Brecon Road, Builth Wells, Builth Wells-86 m²-
3, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold74 m²£127,000 (2018)
5, Brecon Road, Builth Wells-54 m²-
5A, Brecon Road, Builth Wells-55 m²-
7, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold71 m²£125,000 (2019)
9, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold143 m²£75,000 (2015)
23, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold55 m²£47,000 (1998)
23B, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold116 m²£170,000 (2015)
25, Brecon Road, Builth WellsFreehold76 m²£150,000 (2016)

Area insights for LD2 3EB

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Overview

Postcode LD2 3EB is located in a rural town, within the Builth area of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells area. It has average deprivation and high crime levels, with around 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year. The median sale price in Builth is £275,000 (around £222 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £180,000 and £327,500. The nearest station is Builth Road, about 1.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
86
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
5.7%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

5/10

Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,122 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells has a high crime rate, with approximately 85.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

5.7%

Approximately 5.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD2 3EB.

Transport

The nearest station is Builth Road located about 1.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
1,414.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.59(+52%)
Anti-social behaviour
12.7(-2%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.32(+41%)
Shoplifting
10.32(+60%)
Public order
9.52(+16%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
327
97.9%
Other White
7
2.1%
Total population: 334

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
24.56%
Level 3 (A level)
59
20.7%
No qualifications
52
18.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
14.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
14.04%
Total 16+ residents: 285

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
73
45.91%
Owns with a mortgage
41
25.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
35
22.01%
Social rents from council
9
5.66%
Other forms of private rent
1
0.63%
Total households: 159

Schools

In the LD2 3EB postcode area, located within Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LD2 3EB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableBuilth Wells C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Calon CymruWelsh establishment

N/A

0.7 miNot applicableLlanelwedd C.I.W. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of LD2 3EB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LD2 3EB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op FoodCastle Road, Powys, LD2 3GFWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.4 miAsda ExpressStation Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3SSWalking directions to Asda Express
0.4 miTuffinsHay Road, Powys, LD2 3SSWalking directions to Tuffins