LD3 — BRECON | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LD3

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LD3 is £319,839, which is 8% above the Powys average of £296,316.

Properties in LD3 cost 11.4% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LD3 have risen 1.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£404,459	234
Semi-detached	£261,272	169
Terraced	£214,430	196
Flat	£145,355	33
All types	£319,839	715

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LD3

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

With 5.0 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, LD3 has a crime rate well 94% below the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

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

Burglary

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

Vehicle crime

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

Antisocial behaviour

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

Other theft

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

This area

National average

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Schools in LD3

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LD3 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Sennybridge C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llanfaes C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Ysgol y Bannau	Other	Not inspected	mi
Llangors V.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Archdeacon Griffiths C.I.W. Primary School	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 LD3 are 123.0 Mbps, with 88% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 49% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

123.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

23%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LD3 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

LD3 — BRECON

Area Summary

LD3 (BRECON) offers property prices near the national average (£319,839), low crime (94% below national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (123 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Low crime

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Nearby Postcodes

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LD2

BUILTH WELLS

£291K

▲ 1.3% YoY

LD4

LLANGAMMARCH WELLS

£321K

▼ 33.4% YoY

LD5

LLANWRTYD WELLS

£271K

▲ 15.1% YoY

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LD3?

The average house price in LD3 (BRECON) is £319,839, based on 715 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 11% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.8% over the past year.

Is LD3 a safe area to live?

Crime in LD3 is significantly below the national average (5.0 crimes per 1,000 residents vs the national average of 81.3). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (0.6 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (0.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LD3?

There are 14 schools in or near LD3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LD3?

Council tax in LD3 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 LD3?

The average broadband download speed in LD3 is 123 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 74% of premises, ultrafast to 23%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LD3 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in LD3 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 135,059.