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Sub-area · Brecon · Powys · Wales

Living in Powys 017A

Part of Brecon · 1,707 residents

Powys 017A is a sub-area in Brecon, Powys that skews 65+ and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £621 a month, up 10.3% on the year. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (41st percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£621+10.3%
vs last year
Liveability
28/100
Composite score
Safety
58/100
Higher is safer
Transport
0/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1821%
18–3419%
35–4919%
50–6418%
65+23%
Population1,707
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied
Private rent
Social rent
Flats
Terraced
Semi-detached
Detached
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person40%Couple with children16%Lone parent10%Other3%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 10.40
White95%Asian4%Black0%Mixed1%Other0%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian42%Muslim0%No religion42%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK91%
Born outside UK9%
General health (self-reported)
Good77%Fair15%Bad8%
Disability prevalence23%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above28%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications24%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Powys 017A?

Powys 017A sits inside Brecon, part of the wider Powys council area in Wales. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Powys 017A for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Powys 017A?
The median monthly rent across Powys 017A is £621.
How safe is Powys 017A?
Powys 017A has a safety score of 58/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Powys 017A?
Transport score: 0/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Powys 017A part of?
Powys 017A sits inside the Brecon neighbourhood, in Powys, Wales.