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LD4 4AF

Llais yr Afon

Llanafanfawr with Garth

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Detailed insights for LD4 4AF

Overview

Postcode LD4 4AF is located in a remote rural village, within the Llanafanfawr with Garth ward of Powys in the Wales region, and forms part of the Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells area. It has average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 54.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the Wales average of 86 per 1,000. The average income per household in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £38,894 per year. The nearest station is Garth (Powys), about 0 miles away. There are no primary and no secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
54
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
17.9%
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 1,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 3% most deprived areas in Wales.

Crime level

5/10

Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells has an average crime rate, with approximately 54.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

17.9%

Approximately 17.9% 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 LD4 4AF.

Transport

The nearest station is Garth (Powys) located about 0 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for LD4 4AF
DistanceNameLinesDirections
0 mi

Garth (Powys)

N/A

Walking directions to Garth (Powys)

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
215
Population density
28.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-23%)
Criminal damage and arson
11.31(+54%)
Other theft
6.22(+36%)
Burglary
5.09(+118%)
Public order
2.83(-66%)
Wales average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
209
96.76%
Other Asian
2
0.93%
Other White
2
0.93%
White and Asian (mixed)
1
0.46%
Irish
1
0.46%
Total population: 216

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
58
30.69%
No qualifications
46
24.34%
Level 3 (A level)
33
17.46%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
16
8.47%
Total 16+ residents: 189

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
51
48.11%
Owns with a mortgage
21
19.81%
Social rents from council
17
16.04%
Private landlord or letting agency
10
9.43%
Other forms of private rent
5
4.72%
Total households: 106

Property prices in Llanafanfawr with Garth

Median price£300,000
Price per sq ft£264
Sales (last 12 months)11
Typical range (middle 50%)£275K – £450K

Based on 11 recent sales, the median property price is £300,000 (about £264 per square foot) in Llanafanfawr with Garth area, with individual transactions ranging from £138,000 up to £520,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Llanafanfawr with Garth over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached9£350,000£279
Semi-Detached1£300,000£199
Terraced1£138,000£204

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Llanafanfawr with Garth

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanafanfawr with Garth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£150,000£108,000
2017£320,000£174,950£150,000
2018£287,500£182,500£151,000
2019£211,000£218,000£102,000
2020£335,000£165,000
2021£287,500£220,000£205,000
2022£315,000£249,998£236,000
2023£420,000£238,500£204,975
2024£355,000£420,000£175,000
2025£305,000£300,000£108,159
2026£460,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Llanafanfawr with Garth.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanafanfawr with Garth.
YearDetachedSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225£151£137
2017£191£127£116
2018£169£142£146
2019£171£208£155
2020£273£199
2021£228£288£201
2022£292£227£231
2023£307£206£208
2024£256£188£180
2025£294£199£143
2026£196
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Llanafanfawr with Garth.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Llanafanfawr with Garth in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 3 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD4 4AF.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LD4 4AF
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
08 Aug 202519, Llais Yr Afon, Llangammarch Wells, LD4 4AETerracedFreehold£138,000
21 Mar 20252, Birch Field, Llangammarch Wells, LD4 4ATOtherFreehold£283,000
12 Nov 20252, The Barns, Llangammarch Wells, LD4 4AGSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000

Schools

In the LD4 4AF 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 LD4 4AF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableIrfon Valley C.P. SchoolWelsh establishment

N/A

Local amenities

No amenities nearby

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for LD4 4AF, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Bryan Davies

Llanafanfawr with Garth - Elected 5 May 2022

Independent

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
ParishTreflysW04000349
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd WellsW02000110
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Powys 014EW01000471
Police ForceDyfed-Powys
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about LD4 4AF

Is LD4 4AF (Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells) safe?

The area around LD4 4AF records about 54 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 other theft.

What is the average house price near LD4 4AF?

The median sale price around LD4 4AF in Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells is £300,000 (about £264 per square foot) based on 11 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near LD4 4AF?

There is 1 school close to LD4 4AF, including Irfon Valley C.P. School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to LD4 4AF?

The closest station to LD4 4AF is Garth (Powys), about 62 m away.

How deprived is the area around LD4 4AF?

LD4 4AF scores 5 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 1,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents LD4 4AF (Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe covering LD4 4AF is David Chadwick (Liberal Democrats), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Bryan Davies (Independent).

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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.