Heol Trefeca Talgarth, Powys
19 addresses across 1 postcode (LD3), about 180 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 4101121.
- Energy: 11 homes have an energy certificate (B: 1, C: 4, D: 2, E: 3, F: 1).
- Flood: No postcode centre on the street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Powys costs £2,352 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Cilmeri, about 23 km (14 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 540 m (0.3 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 2.3 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.5 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 124 to 128 m above sea level.
- Noise: 17 of its 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Haygarth Medical Centre, about 790 m (0.5 miles) away.
- People: About 270 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 78% of households owned their home and 45% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 6 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often drugs.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
11 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 87 m². Most common: House, semi-detached (10); House, detached (1). Built: 1950-1966 (4); 2012 onwards (2); 2012-2021 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (social) (4); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (5 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Powys in 2026-27: Band D £2,352 a year on average, including the police and community council charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,568 | £1,829 | £2,090 | £2,352 | £2,874 | £3,397 | £3,920 | £4,703 | £5,487 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (26% of about 800 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Roadworks
Street works permits come from the Department for Transport's Street Manager, which covers England only.
Flood risk
None of the 25 address points in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water on Natural Resources Wales's map. Outside those areas the chance is under 0.1% (1 in 1,000) a year.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. The map allows for flood defences. Address points are every property record (UPRN) in the postcode, each counted if it is in an area or within 5 m of one (the maps stop at building walls); a few are not homes, such as garages, business units or caravan pitches. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
Height above sea level
The street's 19 addresses are between 124 m and 128 m above sea level (126 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD3 0PL | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Cilmeri 1,070 journeys in 2024–25 | 23 km (14 miles) |
| Bus stops | 0 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Talgarth Nat West | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Evolt Network | 330 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 66.8 km (41 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Haygarth Medical Centre | 790 m (0.5 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 1 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Primrose Pharmacy | 380 m |
| Hospital | Bronllys Hospital | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Brecon Police Station | 11.2 km (7 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest ONE Stop - THE Square Supermarket, THE Square Cashzone | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,480 m² | 540 m (0.3 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 890 m² | 350 m |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest King George's Field 4.2 ha | 210 m |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,560 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 0.1 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Tower House including attached shop, a listed building (Grade II*), 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east. 28 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 2 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Tower House including attached shop | Listed building, Grade II* | 460 m (0.3 miles) north-east |
| Church of St Gwendoline | Listed building, Grade II* | 710 m (0.4 miles) north-east |
| Talgarth Camp | Scheduled monument | 1 km (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Castell Bronllys | Scheduled monument | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Trefecca Castle Mound | Scheduled monument | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) south-west |
| Trefecca Fawr | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Bronllys Hospital | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Leys Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Rook Wood | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) west |
| Park Wood | Wood | 2 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Cwm Pwll-y-wrach | Valley | 2.5 km (1.5 miles) east |
| The Old Pond | Lake or reservoir | 3.3 km (2.1 miles) west |
| Pen y Grib | Hill | 4.4 km (2.8 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 2.3 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.5 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.8 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 65 to 69 | 1 | 0 |
| 60 to 64 | 4 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 12 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 19 |
17 of the street's 19 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Powys: see them on the Powys page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ysgol Y Mynydd Du English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashburnham Bakery LD3 0PH | Manufacturers/packers | 320 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 17 Feb 2026 |
| WJ George Butchers Ltd LD3 0PD | Retailers - other | 370 m | 4 Good | 11 Dec 2025 |
| The Olde Papershop LD3 0PF | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 380 m | 5 Very good | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Piccadilly Caterers LD3 0DB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Bridge End Hotel LD3 0BP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Talgarth Mill LD3 0BW | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 22 Mar 2013 |
| Tower Hotel LD3 0BW | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 24 Mar 2022 |
| Parrys Ice-Cream Parlour LD3 0BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Pobl Pop Ty Bakery LD3 0BW | Manufacturers/packers | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 21 Jan 2022 |
| Triggs at the Mill LD3 0BW | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Talgarth Food Share LD3 0BW | Distributors/Transporters | 480 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 13 Aug 2026 |
| The Square Supermarket LD3 0BW | Retailers - other | 500 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Drugs | 2 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 |
| Vehicle crime | 1 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Heol Trefeca (5); On or near B4560 (1).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 14% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 30% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 78% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 58% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 4% | 17% |
| Private rented | 18% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 57% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 2% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 34% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 2% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 36% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 55% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 9% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 35% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 17% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 45% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 99% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 7 of 10 on the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of Wales's 1,917 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Energy certificates New energy certificate: band C, house, semi-detached (lodged 16 October 2026) found 2 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
- LD3 0PL: 19 addresses of 25 in the postcode
Nearby streets
B4560 · Bowling Green Lane · High Street · Talgarth Business Park · Heol Las
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.