Grove Villas is in Builth Road, Builth Wells and in Powys district. LD2 3RF is located in the Llanelwedd electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Grove Villas, Builth Road, Builth Wells, LD2 3RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LD2 3RF is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.4% | -0.5% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.6% | 0.5% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 28.2% | 30.6% | 2.4% | 37.9% | -7.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.1% | 46.3% | -1.8% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 12.4% | 1.6% | 9.1% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 10.4% | 7.9% | -2.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 39.9% | 44.3% | 4.4% | 48.4% | -4.1% |
| Good health | 41.3% | 30.4% | -10.9% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 19.6% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 6.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 5% | 3.0% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 21.3% | -12.3% | 18.2% | 3.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 9% | -5.5% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 14.3% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.2% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 30.3% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -3.5% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.5% | 0.8% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 98.9% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 99.3% | 98.9% | -0.4% | 81.4% | 17.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
In this area, 95.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is higher than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 99% | 95.7% | -3.3% | 83.2% | 12.5% |
| European Union | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 6.1% | -5.7% |
| Africa | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 2.7% | -0.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 5.6% | -4.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 99% | 96.1% | -2.9% | 83.2% | 12.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 9.8% | -6.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 2.9% | -2.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.4% | 76.7% | -0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 22.5% | 13.5% | 9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 42.1% | 37.2% | 4.9% |
| Christian | 50.7% | 46.2% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Grove Villas was 103.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.1% higher than the Builth average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Grove Villas has the 5th highest crime rate of 25 local areas in Builth and the 84th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.3%.
Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 84% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Grove Villas, Builth Wells, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2020-10-26 | £190,550 |
| 1 Grove Villas, Builth Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2017-08-04 | £260,055 |
| 3 Grove Villas, Builth Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £72,500 | 2015-01-30 | £113,074 |
| 3 Grove Villas, Builth Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £80,000 | 2004-08-25 | £145,818 |
| 3 Grove Villas, Builth Wells, Powys Terraced, an established residential building | £39,950 | 2001-11-07 | £144,393 |
LD2 3RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 3% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 18% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
LD2 3RF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Retired | 60 |
| Full-Time Employee | 60 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Calon Cymru College Road , LD2 3BW | - not rated | 2,477 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | More About School | |
| Llanelwedd C.I.W. School Llanelwedd , Builth Wells LD2 3TY | - not rated | 2,547 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Builth Wells C.P. School Hospital Road , Builth Wells LD2 3GA | - not rated | 2,876 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newbridge-On-Wye V.P. Newbridge-on-Wye , Llandrindod Wells LD1 6LD | - not rated | 5,328 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penmaenau Kitchen | Penmaenau, Llanelwedd | 979 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 87.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 12.5% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 12.5% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.