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LD3

BRECON

Powys, Wales, England

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LD3 covers BRECON in Powys, Wales.

Avg price £319,839
1yr change ▲ 1.8%
Crime 94% below avg
Schools 0 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£319,839

▲ 1.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

11% above national avg

Crime Rate

5.0/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

94% below national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

123 Mbps

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.

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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

£317K £318K £319K £321K £322K 2023 2024 2025

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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.

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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.

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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

0

Outstanding

0

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

135,059

Population

67

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.

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123.0 Mbps

Avg Download

22.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

74%

Superfast Coverage

23%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

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

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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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Frequently Asked Questions about LD3 BRECON

What is the average house price in LD3 BRECON?
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 BRECON 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 is the population of LD3 BRECON?
The population of LD3 (BRECON) is approximately 135,059 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 67 years. 66% of homes are owner-occupied, 20% are privately rented, and 14% are social housing.
How fast is broadband 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 are schools like in LD3 BRECON?
There are 14 schools in or near LD3. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

Nearby Postcodes

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