B
Liveable Score

Good area

£262kAverage sold price
AverageCrime rate
B+

Outdoor spaces

A

Amenities

C

Transport

C

Schools

Vibe
Dinner & drinks
Demographics
Retirees
Interactive liveability map of Brecon showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 6 locations. Brecon boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.
C
C+
B
B+
A
A+
Crime hotspots
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Nearby Places

Llanfaes

suburb

B

0.7 km away

Llanddew

village

A

2.5 km away

Outdoor Spaces

AllotmentsAllotments
Adequate
Play SpacePlay Space
Ample
Golf CourseGolf Course
Ample
Public ParkPublic Park
Adequate
Tennis CourtTennis Court
Ample
Bowling GreenBowling Green
Adequate
Playing FieldPlaying Field
Ample

Local Amenities

Pubs & BarsPubs & Bars
Ample
Restaurants & CafesRestaurants & Cafes
Plentiful
Retail ShoppingRetail Shopping
Plentiful
SupermarketsSupermarkets

Transport Links

No train or motorway links found nearby

Schools

Outstanding0 schools
Good0 schools
Requires Improvement0 schools
Llanfaes C.P. School
Ysgol y Bannau
Priory C.I.W. School
Brecon High School
Ysgol Penmaes

Brecon House Prices

The average house price in Brecon is £261,621, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Brecon house price trends over the last 30 years.

Sold house prices Brecon graph showing house price trends over the last 30 years.

Average prices by property type

Detached house prices

£336,983

Flats and maisonettes prices

£100,000

Semi-detached house prices

£262,724

Terraced house prices

£177,190

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brecon a nice place to live?

Brecon is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Powys. It particularly appeals to retirees.

How safe is Brecon?

Brecon has an average crime rate for a Welsh town, with around 75 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is about the national average, and about average for Powys. The rate is adjusted for visitor and workday population.

What are the demographics of Brecon?

The majority of residents in Brecon identify as White (British) (88%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (89%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.