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Postcode · Builth Wells

Who lives in LD2 3SU

The age, gender, relationships and health of the people living in LD2 3SU, set against Wales as a whole.

Neighbourhood
Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells
Council
Powys
Region
Wales
Neighbourhood population
1,167 (2024)
Population

Who lives in LD2 3SU

Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around LD2 3SU (Builth Wells & Llanwrtyd Wells) (about 1,167 residents).

Residents
1,167
2024 estimate
Households
534
Census
Median age
53
Years, from the census
Under 15 / over 65
14% / 29%
Share of residents
Age

Age of residents

The largest age group is 65–69, at 9.9% of residents. 11.2% are aged 20 to 34 (the peak renting age), against 18.4% across Wales. 28.8% are 65 or over, above the Wales figure of 21.3%.

LD2 3SUWales
0%
2%
5%
8%
10%
0–45–910–1415–1920–2425–2930–3435–3940–4445–4950–5455–5960–6465–6970–7475–7980–8485+
Gender

The gender split

50.5% of residents are female and 49.5% male.

LD2 3SU
50%
50%
Wales
  • Female50.5%51.1%
  • Male49.5%48.9%
Relationships

Relationship status

54.4% of adults in the LD2 3SU area are married or in a civil partnership, above the Wales average of 43.8%. 27.8% have never married.

LD2 3SUWales
Married or civil partnership54.4%43.8%
Never married27.8%37.2%
Divorced or dissolved9.3%9.9%
Separated2%2%
Widowed6.6%7.1%
Health

How residents rate their health

79.3% of residents in the LD2 3SU area describe their health as good or very good, broadly in line with the Wales average of 78.6%.

LD2 3SU
45%
34%
16%
Wales
  • Very good45.1%46.2%
  • Good34.2%32.4%
  • Fair15.6%14.5%
  • Bad4.3%5.3%
  • Very bad0.8%1.7%

Source: Census 2021, Office for National Statistics. Population: ONS mid-year estimates. Open Government Licence v3.0.

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