Lime Tree Close is in Brecon and in Powys district. LD3 7ST is located in the Brecon East electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Brecon and Radnorshire. This postcode has been in use since 2003-10-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lime Tree Close, Brecon, LD3 7ST 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. However, the area surrounding LD3 7ST is primarily male, with 78.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 42.7% | 21.1% | -21.6% | 51.0% | -29.9% |
| Male | 57.3% | 78.9% | 21.6% | 49.0% | 29.9% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around LD3 7ST, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 23.5% | 57.9% | 34.4% | 37.9% | 20.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 67.7% | 28.1% | -39.6% | 44.2% | -16.1% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 6.4% | 8.9% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (90.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 62.8% | 63.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 15.5% |
| Good health | 30.1% | 27% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -6.6% |
| Fair health | 5.4% | 8.2% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 1.5% | 0.7% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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.
In the area around LD3 7ST this area, 8.1% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 11% | 8.1% | -2.9% | 18.2% | -10.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.6% | 6.3% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.7% | 12.5% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 11.3% | 8.5% | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.4% | 19.6% | 7.2% | 16.9% | 2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.6% | 40.8% | 13.2% | 33.8% | 7.0% |
| Other | 10.8% | 1.4% | -9.4% | 2.8% | -1.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 79.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Other Asian | 30.8% | 18.5% | -12.3% | 1.6% | 16.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 63.6% | 79.8% | 16.2% | 81.4% | -1.6% |
| Other | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 73.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.5% | 73.4% | 11.9% | 83.2% | -9.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 2.1% | -2.7% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 0.2% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.2% | 20.7% | -11.5% | 5.6% | 15.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.3% | 73% | 11.7% | 83.2% | -10.2% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 7.9% | -0.3% | 9.8% | -1.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.6% | 10.3% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 3.9% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 4.9% | -1.6% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.8% | 76.7% | -5.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 19.9% | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 36.1% | 37.2% | -1.1% |
| Christian | 43.7% | 46.2% | -2.5% |
| Buddhist | 4.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% |
| Hindu | 6.7% | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Other religion | 6.7% | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| Not answered | 2.2% | 6.0% | -3.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lime Tree Close was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.2% lower than the Brecon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lime Tree Close has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brecon East and the 153rd lowest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -57.6%.
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.
| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Lime Tree Close, Brecon, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-03-31 | £462,078 |
| 6 Lime Tree Close, Brecon, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-06-12 | £406,529 |
| 9 Lime Tree Close, Brecon, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2019-06-06 | £462,023 |
| 3 Lime Tree Close, Brecon, Powys Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2006-07-10 | £491,174 |
| 8 Lime Tree Close, Brecon, Powys Detached, a newly built property | £240,000 | 2005-02-14 | £400,517 |
LD3 7ST 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 294 |
| Retired | 59 |
| Other | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 9 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 111 |
| Education | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Penmaes Canal Road , Brecon LD3 7HL | - not rated | 1,587 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ysgol y Bannau Penlan , Aberhonddu LD3 9SR | - not rated | 1,646 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brecon High School Penlan , Brecon LD3 9SR | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Street C.P. Infants Rhosferig Road , Brecon LD3 7NG | - not rated | 1,810 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Street C.P. Junior Brecon , LD3 7LU | - not rated | 1,925 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESS Compass Contract Services(UK) | Hub Dine, Infantry Battle School | 80 yd | |
| ESS Compass Contract Services(UK)Ltd | Officers Mess, Dering Lines | 80 yd | |
| ESS Compass Services (UK) Ltd | Warrant Officers and, Sergeants Mess | 80 yd | |
| The Barn at Brynich | Brynich, Brecon | 872 yd | |
| Custody | Dyfed-Powys Police Station, Plas Y Ffynnon Cambrian Way | 1,026 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cafe Bar | Dering Lines, Brecon | 83 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Median download speed | 38.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 33.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 48.68 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 48.68 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 7.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.