Town Pop. 2,476

Living in Builth Wells: Liveability Score 52/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Our overall score for Builth Wells is 52/100, built from 7 categories. Measured against other towns, broadband stands out most: 94/100 where the typical UK town scores 60/100. No other settlement in the LD2 postcode district scores higher. Builth Wells leads all 3.

It scores 13 points above the LD2 postcode district as a whole, which averages 39/100. On broadband specifically, Builth Wells sits 79 points above the LD2 district figure of 15/100. Environment (80) also clears 80/100. The same breakdown for the wider area is on the LD2 postcode district.

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Builth Wells scores 52 but individual postcodes tell the full story

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety
76
92.5 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Below the England & Wales average of 94.3
Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months
Violence and sexual offences 103 crimes
↑ 25% above national average
Criminal damage and arson 25 crimes
↑ 49% above national average
Anti-social behaviour 23 crimes
↓ 39% below national average
Public order 18 crimes
↑ 12% above national average
Other theft 14 crimes
≈ similar to national average
other 46 crimes
Highest-crime locations
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  1. 1 Sports/Recreation Area 21 crimes
  2. 2 High Street 19 crimes
  3. 3 Supermarket 18 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment
80
Air Quality NO₂ 2.152 · PM2.5 4.341 · PM10 6.62 µg/m³
84
Green Space 71
Parks Adequate 2
Sports Pitches Adequate 3
Allotments None
Golf Courses Some 1
Tennis Courts Some 1
Bowling Greens Some 1
Playgrounds Some 2

Services

Schools
—

School inspection data is not available for this area.

Healthcare
32
A&E departmentsHereford County Hospital29.8 mi
Royal Shrewsbury Hospital46.1 mi
Lydney & District Hospital46.6 mi
Hospital waitsWye Valley NHS Trust0.2 mi
Routine referral (median)11 wks
Treated within 18 weeks65.2%
A&E seen within 4 hrs63.4%
1 GP surgery in area
GP capacity1,414 patients per GP

A&E, dentist and pharmacy data, and CQC ratings, are currently available for England only, not Wales.

Broadband
94
Full fibre (FTTP)58.5%
available across Powys
Gigabit-capable · incl. cable
98.2%
Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)
98.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbps)
99.9%
Ofcom Connected Nations · 79 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health
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Employment rate57.4%
Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+
Economic activity (16+)
Employed57.4%Unemployed1.7%Retired27%Student3.9%Other inactive10%
Occupation mix
Professional & managerial31.1%Skilled & technical42.6%Routine & elementary26.3%
Highest qualification (16+)
No qualifications18.9%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)9.4%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)15.2%Level 3 (A levels)18.1%Level 4+ (degree & above)30.1%Apprenticeship6%Other (incl. vocational)2.3%
Home ownership69.1%
Census 2021/22 (Great Britain)
Bills
62
Council tax Powys · 2025-26
A £1,489
B £1,738
C £1,986
D £2,234
E £2,730
F £3,227
G £3,723
H £4,468
Energy South Wales region
Typical bill regional £1,641/yr
Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026
Typical home efficiency local EPC band D
Water Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water
Average bill regional £502/yr
Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Transport
12
Builth Road 1.6 mi
Cilmeri 2.1 mi
Garth 5.3 mi
No motorway junctions within 30 mi

Lifestyle

Lifestyle
24
Pubs & Bars Adequate 6
Restaurants & Cafes Adequate 6
Supermarkets & Convenience Some 1
Retail Shopping Adequate 12
Takeaways Some 2
Fitness Adequate 2

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type Median price Sales
All dwellings £295,000 21
Detached £327,500 11
5-year monthly trend
All Detached
£169k £210k £252k £293k 2022 2023 2024 2025

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Nearby places

Llanelwedd 40 0.9 mi away ⇄
Newbridge-on-Wye 41 4.7 mi away ⇄
Llandrindod Wells 46 6.6 mi away ⇄
Llanyre 44 7.4 mi away ⇄
Crossgates (Powys) 43 9.2 mi away ⇄
Llanwrtyd Wells 51 10 mi away ⇄
Rhayader 35 11 mi away ⇄
Clyro 51 12 mi away ⇄
Three Cocks 48 12 mi away ⇄
Bronllys 34 12 mi away ⇄
Llanigon 54 13 mi away ⇄
Talgarth 45 13 mi away ⇄

Frequently asked questions

Is Builth Wells a nice place to live?

Builth Wells is a decent place to live for many people. Our liveability score for Builth Wells is 52/100, placing it among an average areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Builth Wells?

Builth Wells is a relatively safe area to live. Our safety score is 76/100. There were 229 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are house prices like in Builth Wells?

The current median house price in Builth Wells is £295,000, in line with the England and Wales average. By property type: detached £327,500. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 58%. There were 21 sales recorded in the past 12 months.

Postcode districts in Builth Wells

LD2 39 ⇄

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