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Sub-area · Brecon · Powys · Wales

Living in Powys 017F

Part of Brecon · 1,783 residents

Powys 017F 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 bottom half of UK sub-areas (64th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£621+10.3%
vs last year
Liveability
31/100
Composite score
Safety
79/100
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 1818%
18–3417%
35–4916%
50–6419%
65+31%
Population1,783
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 person36%Couple with children16%Lone parent10%Other3%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 11.10
White94%Asian4%Black0%Mixed1%Other1%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian50%Muslim1%No religion40%Other3%
Country of birth
Born in UK92%
Born outside UK9%
General health (self-reported)
Good80%Fair15%Bad5%
Disability prevalence19%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above37%
Apprenticeship6%
No qualifications16%

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

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

Powys 017F 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 017F 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 017F?
The median monthly rent across Powys 017F is £621.
How safe is Powys 017F?
Powys 017F has a safety score of 79/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Powys 017F?
Transport score: 0/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Powys 017F part of?
Powys 017F sits inside the Brecon neighbourhood, in Powys, Wales.