Castle Square is in Brecon and in Powys district. LD3 9DB is located in the Brecon East 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 Castle Square, Brecon, LD3 9DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: LD3 9DE, LD3 9AR, LD3 9AN, LD3 9BG, LD3 9AY, LD3 9BU, LD3 9AU, LD3 7PE, LD3 9DF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding LD3 9DB is primarily male, with 54.7% 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 | 44% | 45.3% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -5.7% |
| Male | 56% | 54.7% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 5.7% |
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 9DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 56% 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 | 49% | 56% | 7.0% | 37.9% | 18.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 28.7% | 22.2% | -6.5% | 44.2% | -22.0% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 3.9% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 13.4% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 4.6% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 50.4% | 41.9% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -6.5% |
| Good health | 37% | 32.8% | -4.2% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 9.2% | 18.8% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 6.1% |
| Bad health | 1.8% | 5.5% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 17.9% | 20.6% | 2.7% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.8% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 15.7% | -2.2% | 13.4% | 2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 5.3% | 0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 15.9% | 18.5% | 2.6% | 16.9% | 1.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 25.2% | 0.9% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 9.2% | 3.1% | -6.1% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 87.1% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.1% | -1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.3% | 8.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 7.1% |
| Black African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.5% | -2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 91.9% | 87.1% | -4.8% | 81.4% | 5.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 77.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.3% | 77.3% | -3.0% | 83.2% | -5.9% |
| European Union | 10.2% | 9.7% | -0.5% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 9.1% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 78.1% | -0.8% | 83.2% | -5.1% |
| 10+ Years | 5.6% | 11.4% | 5.8% | 9.8% | 1.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.9% | 1.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.9% | 3.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.7% | 2.9% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 76.7% | -11.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 3.6% | 1.3% | 2.3% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 5.2% | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 18% | 13.5% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 52.6% | 37.2% | 15.4% |
| Christian | 32.1% | 46.2% | -14.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Muslim | 0.3% | 6.5% | -6.2% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Square was 613.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 480.1% higher than the Brecon East average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Square has the highest crime rate of 26 local areas in Brecon East and the 4th highest crime rate of 434 local areas in Powys .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 354.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.5%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Of Brecon Hotel Castle Square, Brecon, Powys Other, an established residential building | £2,700,000 | 2022-05-24 | £2,691,900 |
| 1 Coach House Castle Square, Brecon, Powys Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £65,000 | 2002-04-12 | £227,822 |
| Full-Time Employee | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 54 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Transport and storage | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ College Brecon , LD3 8AF | - not rated | 381 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Street C.P. Junior Brecon , LD3 7LU | - not rated | 390 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Priory C.I.W. School Pendre Close , Brecon LD3 9EU | - not rated | 493 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Mount Street C.P. Infants Rhosferig Road , Brecon LD3 7NG | - not rated | 525 yd | Welsh establishment | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Llanfaes C.P. School Bailihelig Road , Llanfaes LD3 8EB | - not rated | 705 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vaults | Queens Head Vaults, Market Street | 125 yd | |
| Little Italy | Bell Lane, Brecon | 143 yd | |
| Zeera Indian Restaurant | 103 The Struet, Brecon | 186 yd | |
| Bentley & Co Home Interiors & Cafe | 15 Ship Street, Brecon | 200 yd | |
| Arabellas Artisan Eatery | 35 High Street, Brecon | 209 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Foundry | Bell Lane, Brecon | 138 yd | |
| RAFA Club | Concorde House, The Struet | 186 yd | |
| George Hotel | Wetherspoon, 1 George Street | 216 yd | |
| Bar Rorkes | The Wheatsheaf Inn, Wheat Street | 245 yd | |
| Sarah Siddons Inn | 47 High Street, Brecon | 262 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Chinese Takeaway | 7 Castle Street, Brecon | 159 yd | |
| Two Dogs Coffee Roasting Company Ltd | 104 The Struet, The Struet | 186 yd | |
| Silver Fishbar Brecon | 23 High Street, Brecon | 212 yd | |
| New Dragon Chinese Takeaway | 22 High Street, Brecon | 212 yd | |
| Flowers By Becca Jane | 34 High Street, Brecon | 217 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Pioneer | Lion Street, Brecon | 250 yd | |
| Wm Morrison Supermarkets Limited | Wm Morrisons Supermarkets ltd, Free Street | 487 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Ltd | Rich Way, The Watton | 606 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.