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LD3 0SR

Gwernyfed

Powys

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Detailed insights for LD3 0SR

Overview

Postcode LD3 0SR is located in a remote rural village, within the Gwernyfed ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth area. It has low deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth is £41,861 per year. The nearest station is Builth Road, about 15.3 miles away.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
31
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
4.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,358 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

2/10

Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth has a very low crime rate, with approximately 31 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

4.5%

Approximately 4.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

4/10

The average income per household in Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth is £41,861 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD3 0SR.

Transport

The nearest station is Builth Road located about 15.3 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
364
Population density
22 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.54(-48%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.4(-58%)
Other theft
5.4(+18%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-54%)
Drugs
2.02(-22%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
343
94.23%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
7
1.92%
Other White
7
1.92%
White and Asian (mixed)
2
0.55%
Other
2
0.55%
Total population: 364

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
115
36.98%
Level 3 (A level)
56
18.01%
No qualifications
55
17.68%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
12.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
26
8.36%
Total 16+ residents: 311

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
86
55.48%
Owns with a mortgage
44
28.39%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.1%
Social rents from council
7
4.52%
Other forms of private rent
7
4.52%
Total households: 155

Property prices in Gwernyfed

Median price£502,500
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)8
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £707K

Based on 8 recent sales, the median property price is £502,500 (about £264 per square foot) in Gwernyfed area, with individual transactions ranging from £315,000 up to £840,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Gwernyfed over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached8£502,500£264

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Gwernyfed

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£311,500£178,500
2017£287,000£200,000
2018£233,500£185,975
2019£287,500£155,000
2020£290,000£192,500
2021£345,000£291,250
2022£425,000£262,500
2023£344,250£245,000
2024£350,000£265,000
2025£350,000
2026£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.
YearDetachedSemi-Detached
2016£187£191
2017£186£168
2018£235£179
2019£230£171
2020£250£191
2021£210£227
2022£355£277
2023£336£254
2024£304£241
2025£265
2026£264
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Gwernyfed.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LD3 0SR postcode area, located within Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth, there are no schools in close proximity.

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD3 0SR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Will Lloyd

Gwernyfed - Elected 5 May 2022

Liberal Democrats

Member of parliament

David Chadwick

Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Liberal Democrats

Geographic Information

RegionWalesUKL
DistrictPowysW06000023
Parliamentary ConstituencyBrecon, Radnor and Cwm TaweW07000085
WardGwernyfedW05001134
ParishGwernyfedW04000280
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Hay-on-Wye & TalgarthW02000111
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 015CW01000445
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD3 0SR

Is LD3 0SR (Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth) safe?

The area around LD3 0SR records about 31 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across Wales as a whole the rate is about 86 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour.

What is the average house price near LD3 0SR?

The median sale price around LD3 0SR in Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth is £502,500 (about £264 per square foot) based on 8 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

How deprived is the area around LD3 0SR?

LD3 0SR scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,358 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD3 0SR (Hay-on-Wye & Talgarth) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD3 0SR is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Will Lloyd (Liberal Democrats).

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.