LD2 — BUILTH WELLS | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LD2

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LD2 is £291,381, broadly in line with the Powys average of £296,316.

Property values in LD2 are close to the England and Wales national average of £287,000.

House prices in LD2 have risen 1.3% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£356,682	70
Semi-detached	£230,596	41
Terraced	£178,420	50
Flat	£91,500	6
All types	£291,381	200

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LD2

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 5.4 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LD2 has a crime rate well 93% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

2.4 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

0.3 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

0.1 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

0.6 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

0.8 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LD2

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LD2 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Builth Wells C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llanelwedd C.I.W. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol Calon Cymru	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,059

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LD2 are 203.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 71% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

203.0 Mbps

Avg Download

37.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

67%

Superfast Coverage

47%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LD2 is collected by Llandrindod Wells Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LD2 — BUILTH WELLS

Area Summary

LD2 (BUILTH WELLS) offers property prices near the national average (£291,381), low crime (93% below national average), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (203 Mbps average).

Prices

Near avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LD1

LLANDRINDOD WELLS

£265K

▼ 8.4% YoY

LD3

BRECON

£320K

▲ 1.8% YoY

LD4

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS

£321K

▼ 33.4% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LD2?

The average house price in LD2 (BUILTH WELLS) is £291,381, based on 200 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 2% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.3% over the past year.

Is LD2 a safe area to live?

Crime in LD2 is significantly below the national average (5.4 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (2.4 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.6 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LD2?

There are 3 schools in or near LD2. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LD2?

Council tax in LD2 is collected by Llandrindod Wells Council. The Band D rate is £2,251 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LD2?

The average broadband download speed in LD2 is 203 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 67% of premises, ultrafast to 47%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LD2 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in LD2 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 135,059.