Postcode insights

LD3 8EF

Brecon West

Powys

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Detailed insights for LD3 8EF

Overview

Postcode LD3 8EF is located in a remote rural village, within the Brecon West ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk area. It has low deprivation and average crime levels, with around 58.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 31% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk is £46,347 per year. The nearest station is Llangammarch, about 13 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
3/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
15.5%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

3/10

Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,404 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

6/10

Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk has an average crime rate, with approximately 58.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

15.5%

Approximately 15.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 5.7% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

7/10

The average income per household in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk is £46,347 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD3 8EF.

Transport

The nearest station is Llangammarch located about 13 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
247
Population density
28.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.67(-24%)
Vehicle crime
6.95(+142%)
Drugs
5.35(+107%)
Other theft
4.28(-7%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.28(-42%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
237
95.95%
Other White
7
2.83%
Bangladeshi
2
0.81%
Other Asian
1
0.4%
Total population: 247

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
34.98%
Level 3 (A level)
43
21.18%
No qualifications
39
19.21%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
26
12.81%
Apprenticeship
11
5.42%
Total 16+ residents: 203

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
55
50%
Owns with a mortgage
23
20.91%
Social rents from council
15
13.64%
Other forms of private rent
7
6.36%
Private landlord or letting agency
5
4.55%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Brecon West

Median price£195,000
Price per sq ft£254
Sales (last 12 months)24
Typical range (middle 50%)£170K – £248K

Based on 24 recent sales, the median property price is £195,000 (about £254 per square foot) in Brecon West area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,012 up to £417,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Brecon West over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£416,250£234
Semi-Detached11£210,000£258
Terraced11£185,000£253

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Brecon West

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brecon West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£270,000£162,500£125,000
2017£245,000£170,000£131,500
2018£188,000£167,000£141,500
2019£330,000£182,500£139,000
2020£238,000£170,000£144,250
2021£330,000£216,000£159,500
2022£367,500£250,000£144,500
2023£350,000£225,000£161,500
2024£388,750£231,000£181,500
2025£363,750£227,500£189,000
2026£415,000£242,500£145,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Brecon West.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brecon West.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£156£158£153
2017£247£180£172
2018£218£182£172
2019£204£181£186
2020£184£221£191
2021£234£195£206
2022£237£268£206
2023£254£241£251
2024£304£244£256
2025£248£260£253
2026£256£212
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Brecon West.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Brecon West in the last year.

Recent sales

No sales records found in the last 18 months.

Schools

In the LD3 8EF postcode area, located within Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LD3 8EF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.7 miNot applicableLlanfaes C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.9 miNot applicableChrist CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD3 8EF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

David William Meredith

Brecon West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour and Co-operative Party

Matthew Dorrance

Brecon West - Elected 5 May 2022

Labour and Co-operative Party

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
WardBrecon WestW05001121
ParishBreconW04000255
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Sennybridge & Talybont-on-UskW02000414
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 020DW01001897
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1986-04-01

Frequently asked questions about LD3 8EF

Is LD3 8EF (Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk) safe?

The area around LD3 8EF records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, other theft and criminal damage and arson.

What is the average house price near LD3 8EF?

The median sale price around LD3 8EF in Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk is £195,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LD3 8EF?

There are 2 schools close to LD3 8EF, including Llanfaes C.P. School and Christ College. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LD3 8EF?

LD3 8EF scores 3 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,404 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD3 8EF (Sennybridge & Talybont-on-Usk) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD3 8EF is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: David William Meredith (Labour and Co-operative Party) and Matthew Dorrance (Labour and Co-operative Party).

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.