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Sub-area · Brecon · Powys · Wales

Living in Powys 017D

Part of Brecon · 1,480 residents

Powys 017D 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 decile of UK sub-areas (9th percentile nationally). Transport links are exceptional — top-decile in the country.

Median rent
£621+10.3%
vs last year
Liveability
30/100
Composite score
Safety
13/100
Higher is safer
Transport
0/100
Transit + walk
Schools
0/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
65%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1813%
18–3419%
35–4916%
50–6424%
65+28%
Population1,480
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 person51%Couple with children9%Lone parent7%Other4%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 12.40
White94%Asian4%Black1%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian47%Muslim0%No religion42%Other4%
Country of birth
Born in UK88%
Born outside UK12%
General health (self-reported)
Good79%Fair16%Bad5%
Disability prevalence21%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above36%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications18%

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

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

Powys 017D 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 017D 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 017D?
The median monthly rent across Powys 017D is £621.
How safe is Powys 017D?
Powys 017D has a safety score of 13/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Powys 017D?
Transport score: 0/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Powys 017D part of?
Powys 017D sits inside the Brecon neighbourhood, in Powys, Wales.