Postcode report
Is LD2 3BA a Good Area? Schools, Crime & Local Insights
About LD2 3BA: area rating, property, schools and local change
LD2 3BA is a postcode in Builth, Powys, Wales, Wales. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near LD2 3BA, then scores the surrounding small area 74/100 - top 10% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around LD2 3BA are health and housing, while schools and education is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for LD2 3BA is based on Powys 014 Census 2021. It covers 6,843 residents, 12 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 52, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 72% owner-occupied, 19% privately rented, 9% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official Wales neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 10/10.
For property prices near LD2 3BA, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the LD2 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £268k from 35 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near LD2 3BA can compare 6 state schools within one mile. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near LD2 3BA by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds near LD2 3BA; no local change records are currently listed inside this report radius.
FAQ
Common questions about LD2 3BA
Is LD2 3BA a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 74/100 (top 10% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near LD2 3BA?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near LD2 3BA?
6 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
What demographics are available for LD2 3BA?
LocaleIQ matched LD2 3BA to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in LD2 3BA?
The latest median sold price is £268k based on 35 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around LD2 3BA?
LocaleIQ checks available planning, HMO and roadworks feeds for this area, but no local records are currently listed in the report radius.