Affluence in LD3 3
How LD3 3 ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Council
- Powys
- Region
- Wales
- Population
- 1,707 (2024)
LD3 3Postcode sector · Brecon
How well off LD3 3 is
On the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, LD3 3 scores 7.0 out of 10, placing it more affluent than most of Wales. Scores are ranked within Wales only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Health and disability5.0
- Community safety5.0
- Income6.0
- Employment6.0
- Living environment6.0
- Access to services6.0
- Education and skills7.0
- Housing9.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
54% of adults in LD3 3 are in work, broadly in line with the Wales average of 51.9%. 25.2% are retired and 7.8% are full-time students.
Social grade
25.7% of adults in LD3 3 work in managerial or professional jobs, below the Wales average of 29.6%.
Highest qualification
28.4% of adults in LD3 3 hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the Wales average of 31.5%. 23.9% have no qualifications.
Sources: Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.