Camden Road, Brecon, LD3 7RS

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around LD3 7RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Female	52.5%	51.4%	-1.1%	51.0%	0.4%
Male	47.5%	48.6%	1.1%	49.0%	-0.4%

Partnership Status

Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.

In the immediate vicinity of LD3 7RS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 59.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.

Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Single	25.8%	22.4%	-3.4%	37.9%	-15.5%
Married: Opposite sex	57.4%	59.9%	2.5%	44.2%	15.7%
Married: Same sex	0.3%	0.7%	0.4%	0.3%	0.4%
Separated	0.5%	1%	0.5%	2.2%	-1.2%
Divorced	7.4%	6.7%	-0.7%	9.1%	-2.4%
Widowed	8.5%	9.2%	0.7%	6.1%	3.1%

Health

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	47.3%	52.2%	4.9%	48.4%	3.8%
Good health	32%	31.2%	-0.8%	33.6%	-2.4%
Fair health	16%	13.6%	-2.4%	12.7%	0.9%
Bad health	3.4%	2%	-1.4%	4.0%	-2.0%
Very bad health	1.4%	1%	-0.4%	1.2%	-0.2%

Education and Qualifications

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	22.3%	14.2%	-8.1%	18.2%	-4.0%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent	9.1%	9.7%	0.6%	9.6%	0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels	18.1%	11.2%	-6.9%	13.4%	-2.2%
Apprenticeship	2.2%	5%	2.8%	5.3%	-0.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels	11.5%	15.2%	3.7%	16.9%	-1.7%
Degree or Similar	34.1%	41.9%	7.8%	33.8%	8.1%
Other	2.7%	2.7%	0.0%	2.8%	-0.1%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 91.7% 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)
Pakistani	0%	0.2%	0.2%	2.7%	-2.5%
Other Asian	0%	5.5%	5.5%	1.6%	3.9%
Black Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.0%	-1.0%
Mixed White and Asian	0%	0.6%	0.6%	0.8%	-0.2%
Mixed White and Caribbean	0.5%	1.2%	0.7%	0.9%	0.3%
Mixed Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.0%	0.8%	-0.6%
White	97%	91.7%	-5.3%	81.4%	10.3%
Arab	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	0.6%	-0.6%
Other	0.9%	0.6%	-0.3%	1.6%	-1.0%

Country of Birth

In this area, 92.7% 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	92.7%	92.7%	0.0%	83.2%	9.5%
European Union	3.9%	1.4%	-2.5%	6.1%	-4.7%
Africa	0.2%	0%	-0.2%	2.7%	-2.7%
Middle East and Asia	0.2%	5.1%	4.9%	5.6%	-0.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean	1.1%	0%	-1.1%	1.3%	-1.3%
Oceania	1.4%	0.8%	-0.6%	0.3%	0.5%
British Overseas	0.5%	0%	-0.5%	0.0%	0.0%

Length of Residence

	2011	2021	10y change (pp)	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK	92.5%	92.9%	0.4%	83.2%	9.7%
10+ Years	1.4%	4.3%	2.9%	9.8%	-5.5%
5-10 Years	0.9%	1.2%	0.3%	2.9%	-1.7%
2-5 Years	1.4%	0%	-1.4%	2.2%	-2.2%
Less than 2 years	3.9%	1.6%	-2.3%	1.9%	-0.3%

Passport Held

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom	81.4%	76.7%	4.7%
Poland	0.4%	1.3%	-0.9%
Other EU countries	0.8%	1.5%	-0.7%
Southern Asia	2.6%	1.2%	1.4%
Oceania	0.8%	0.1%	0.7%
No passport held	14%	13.5%	0.5%

Religion

	2021	UK Average	postcode vs UK (pp)
No religion	37.2%	37.2%	0.0%
Christian	49.1%	46.2%	2.9%
Buddhist	4%	0.5%	3.5%
Hindu	2.6%	1.7%	0.9%
Not answered	7.1%	6.0%	1.1%

Safety

Is Camden Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Camden Road was 117.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 11.1% higher than the Brecon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Camden Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brecon East and the 72nd highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 65.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 148.4%.

🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 68% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£39,900

Income Rank
4/10

Household Income in LD3 7RS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Overall Deprivation Rank - 2/10 (very low )
The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) measures how deprived small areas in Wales are compared to each other. WIMD highlights areas with the highest levels of different types of deprivation. Its main goal is to provide information about the most deprived areas in Wales to help make decisions about funding and local services. It considers the following domains:
Income Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the percentage of people with income below a certain level. It makes up 22% of the overall index.
Employment Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures the lack of employment. It includes people of working age who are unable to work due to poor health or who are unemployed but looking for work. This domain makes up 22% of the overall Index.
Health Deprivation Domain - 1/10 (very low )
This domain measures poor health. It doesn't have any sub-sections. Some indicators are adjusted for age and sex to account for differences in different areas. This domain makes up 15% of the overall index.
Education Deprivation Domain - 4/10 (below average )
This domain measures how much people in an area lack education, training, and skills. It shows the educational disadvantages, like not having qualifications or skills. This domain makes up 14% of the overall index.
Access To Services Deprivation Domain - 7/10 (above average )
This domain measures how deprived a household is if they can't access important services needed for daily life, both in person and online. This includes not being able to get things like food (material deprivation) and not being able to do things like attend after-school activities (social deprivation). Poor access to services can make other types of deprivation worse. This domain counts for 10% of the overall index.
Housing Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
The housing domain aims to identify poor housing based on physical conditions, living conditions, and availability. "Living conditions" means how suitable the housing is for the people living there, including health, safety, and necessary adjustments. This domain makes up 7% of the overall index.
Community Safety Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain looks at how safe people feel in their community. It includes actual crime and fire incidents, as well as how safe people feel when they are outside in their neighborhood. This domain makes up 5% of the overall index.
Physical Environment Deprivation Domain - 3/10 (low )
This domain measures things in the local area that might affect the well-being or quality of life of residents. It makes up 5% of the overall index.

Property Prices

Average property prices on Camden Road are based on 98 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Brecknock.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Camden Road, Brecon, LD3 7RS

Estimated Average Property Prices for LD3 7RS

Average Price
£465,813

Semi-Detached
£644,532

Terraced
£394,702

Detached
£400,769

Flats/Maisonettes
£267,013

Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Camden Road

Average Price
£439,159

Semi-Detached
£454,613

Terraced
£423,335

Detached
£439,004

Flats/Maisonettes
£268,089

Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Camden Road

Address	Sale Price	Sale Date	Price Estimate 2025
24 Camden Road, Brecon, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£449,500	2018-07-10	£627,292
18 Camden Road, Brecon, Powys Terraced, an established residential building	£203,000	2015-03-30	£322,788
21 Camden Road, Brecon, Powys Terraced, an established residential building	£320,000	2013-03-07	£490,420
24 Camden Road, Brecon, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building	£280,000	2010-02-05	£449,864
17 Camden Road, Brecon, Powys Detached, an established residential building	£175,000	2009-08-07	£283,346

View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for LD3 7RS

Employment

LD3 7RS area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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.

The percentage of retired residents living in LD3 7RS area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 37% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.

Economic Activity

Retired	148
Full-Time Employee	137
Self-Employed	36
Part-Time Employee	33
Looking after home or family	11
Student (economically inactive)	10
Other	9
Long-Term Sick or disabled	8
Full-Time Student (with or without job)	6
Unemployed	5

Employment Industry

Public administration and defence; compulsory social security	36
Education	31
Human health and social work activities	25
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles	22
Accommodation and food service activities	13
Other	11
Construction	10
Professional, scientific and technical activities	10
Administrative and support service activities	5
Agriculture, forestry and fishing	4
Transport and storage	4
Financial and insurance activities	3
Manufacturing	2
Information and communication	2
Real estate activities	2
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities	2

Schools

Not applicable

	Ofsted Overall Effectiveness	Distance	Establishment Type	Has Nursery Classes	Gender	More Info
Mount Street C.P. Infants Rhosferig Road , Brecon LD3 7NG	- not rated	418 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Mount Street C.P. Junior Brecon , LD3 7LU	- not rated	508 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Ysgol Penmaes Canal Road , Brecon LD3 7HL	- not rated	599 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Brecon High School Penlan , Brecon LD3 9SR	- not rated	631 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School
Christ College Brecon , LD3 8AF	- not rated	687 yd	Welsh establishment	Not Applicable	Not applicable	More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brecon and District Mind	St David's House, 48 Free Street	299 yd
ESS Compass Contract Services (UK)	Officers Mess, 160th Infantry Brigade & HQ Wales, The Barracks	313 yd
Abbeyfield Brecon Society Ltd	Abbeyfield, Camden Road	326 yd
Bo Country	89 The Watton, Brecon	356 yd
Brecon Tap	6 The Bulwark, The Bulwark	447 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name	Address	Distance
The Clarence	The Watton, Brecon	253 yd
Markets Tavern	36 Free Street, Brecon	267 yd
Brecon Rugby Football Club	63 The Watton, Brecon	290 yd
Brecon Freemasons	Masonic Hall, Cerrigcochion Road	319 yd
The Gremlin Hotel	48 The Watton, Brecon	348 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name	Address	Distance
Brecon Charcoal Grill	44 High Street, Brecon	591 yd
La Belle Pizza	1 Church Lane, Brecon	598 yd
Silver Fishbar Brecon	23 High Street, Brecon	615 yd
New Dragon Chinese Takeaway	22 High Street, Brecon	615 yd
Flowers By Becca Jane	34 High Street, Brecon	625 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name	Address	Distance
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited	Wm Morrisons Supermarkets ltd, Free Street	341 yd
Aldi Stores Ltd	Rich Way, The Watton	399 yd
Co-op Pioneer	Lion Street, Brecon	577 yd

Sport

We haven't found any sport facilities near LD3 7RS postcode.

Broadband

Technology Aviability

Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	100.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband	20.0%
Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband	20.0%

Speed Aviability

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	0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s	0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed	79.7 Mbit/s
Average download speed	67.5 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed	80 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed	80 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed	20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed	16.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed	20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.

Overview of LD3 7RS