Postcode insights

LD3 9HJ

Golwg Y Fan

Brecon West

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Detailed insights for LD3 9HJ

Overview

Postcode LD3 9HJ is located in a rural town, within the Brecon West ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Brecon area. It has very low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 41.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Brecon is £44,805 per year. The nearest station is Llangammarch, about 13 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is The Groves.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
41
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

2/10

Brecon has a very low level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,579 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 5% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

4/10

Brecon has a low crime rate, with approximately 41.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 22.4% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

6/10

The average income per household in Brecon is £44,805 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near LD3 9HJ.

Transport

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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LD3 9HJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miThe GrovesSmallWalking directions to The Groves

Area Profile

Population
272
Population density
2,207.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.56(-25%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.44(-26%)
Anti-social behaviour
3.26(-75%)
Burglary
2.72(+16%)
Public order
2.72(-67%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
252
92.65%
Other White
9
3.31%
Other Asian
7
2.57%
Caribbean
1
0.37%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.37%
Total population: 272

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
39.02%
Level 3 (A level)
38
15.45%
No qualifications
35
14.23%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
13.41%
Apprenticeship
20
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 246

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
98
70.5%
Owns with a mortgage
21
15.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
11
7.91%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Social rents from council
3
2.16%
Total households: 139

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

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD3 9HJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD3 9HJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
29 Oct 202523, Dan Y Crug, Brecon, LD3 9LDTerracedFreehold£180,000
19 Mar 202532, Dan Y Crug, Brecon, LD3 9LDTerracedFreehold£175,000
19 Dec 202521, Coryton Close, Brecon, LD3 9HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£170,000
05 Sept 202522, Coryton Close, Brecon, LD3 9HWSemi-DetachedFreehold£190,000
01 Aug 2025The Mews Cottage, St Johns Court, Brecon, LD3 9EFSemi-DetachedFreehold£302,000

Schools

In the LD3 9HJ postcode area, located within Brecon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LD3 9HJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicablePriory C.I.W. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableYsgol Golwg Pen y FanWelsh establishment

N/A

0.4 miNot applicableMount Street C.P. JuniorWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD3 9HJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LD3 9HJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miSparBryn de Winton, Brecon, LD3 9HNWalking directions to Spar
0.4 miCo-op FoodLion Street, Brecon, LD3 7HYWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.5 miPremier ExpressChurch Lane, Powys, LD3 7ASWalking directions to Premier Express

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD3 9HJ, 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)BreconW02000113
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 017FW01001901
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced2006-05-01

Frequently asked questions about LD3 9HJ

Is LD3 9HJ (Brecon) safe?

The area around LD3 9HJ records about 41 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 public order.

What is the average house price near LD3 9HJ?

The median sale price around LD3 9HJ in Brecon is £195,000 (about £254 per square foot) based on 24 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LD3 9HJ?

There are 9 schools close to LD3 9HJ, including Priory C.I.W. School, Ysgol Golwg Pen y Fan and Mount Street C.P. Junior. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LD3 9HJ?

LD3 9HJ scores 2 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,579 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD3 9HJ (Brecon) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD3 9HJ 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.