Postcode insights

LD3 9PG

Fenni-Fach Road

Brecon West

Interactive map showing LD3 9PG and surrounding area

Detailed insights for LD3 9PG

Overview

Postcode LD3 9PG 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 12.9 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is The Promenade.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
73.6%
Connectivity
N/A
Flood Risk
N/A
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Brecon has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 515 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 2% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

8/10

Brecon has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

73.6%

Approximately 73.6% 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 9PG.

Transport

The nearest station is Llangammarch located about 12.9 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for LD3 9PG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miThe PromenadeLargeWalking directions to The Promenade

Area Profile

Population
258
Population density
270.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.8(+53%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.51(+57%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.35(-28%)
Public order
8.63(+5%)
Drugs
6.47(+150%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
251
96.91%
Other White
5
1.93%
Indian
2
0.77%
Caribbean
1
0.39%
Total population: 259

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
49
26.63%
Level 4+ (Degree)
38
20.65%
Level 3 (A level)
36
19.57%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
14.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
18
9.78%
Total 16+ residents: 184

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
67
60.91%
Owns outright
18
16.36%
Social rents from council
14
12.73%
Owns with a mortgage
8
7.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
3
2.73%
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 9PG postcode area, located within Brecon, there are 0 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for LD3 9PG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.5 miNot applicableLlanfaes C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicableChrist CollegeWelsh establishment

N/A

0.6 miNot applicablePriory C.I.W. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LD3 9PG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for LD3 9PG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.5 miSparBryn de Winton, Brecon, LD3 9HNWalking directions to Spar

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD3 9PG, 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 017GW01001902
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD3 9PG

Is LD3 9PG (Brecon) safe?

The area around LD3 9PG records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 9PG?

The median sale price around LD3 9PG 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 9PG?

There are 7 schools close to LD3 9PG, including Llanfaes C.P. School, Christ College and Priory C.I.W. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around LD3 9PG?

LD3 9PG scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 515 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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