Mill Green Uplands, Powys
5 addresses across 1 postcode (LD3), about 90 m long. USRN 4107943.
- Sales: 2 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £270,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 1 homes have an energy certificate (C: 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 B; 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 Llangammarch, about 21.2 km (13 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 220 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 3.5 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 4.6 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: Its addresses are 135 to 142 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ty Henry Vaughan, about 350 m away.
- People: About 180 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 61% of households owned their home and 46% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 70 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £270,000 | £270,000 | £270,000 |
| 2004 | 1 | £147,000 | £147,000 | £147,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2022 | CANAL COTTAGE LD3 9BA | Detached | £270,000 | |
| 29 Sep 2004 | CANAL COTTAGE LD3 9BA | Detached | £147,000 |
Energy performance certificates
1 home with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, detached (1). Built: 1996-2002 (1). Tenure at assessment: rented (private) (1).
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 B (38% of about 640 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
Rivers, the sea or surface water: of the 5 address points in this street's postcodes, 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: 0 at high risk, 1 at medium risk and 1 at low risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: none is in an area at risk.
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 5 addresses are between 135 m and 142 m above sea level (138 m on average); the ground rises about 7 m from the lowest to the highest.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD3 9BA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Llangammarch 2,160 journeys in 2024–25 | 21.2 km (13 miles) |
| Bus stops | 5 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 18 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bryn De Winton Pendre | 310 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brecon Interchange 1 | 870 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Brecon Leisure Centre Carpark | 810 m (0.5 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | Cardiff International Airport CWL | 61.7 km (38 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 1 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Ty Henry Vaughan | 350 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 580 m (0.4 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 410 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | Breconshire War Memorial Hospital | 910 m (0.6 miles) |
| Police station | Brecon Police Station | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest | 470 m (0.3 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 220 m |
| Play area | 8 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,160 m² | 80 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 5.5 ha | 320 m |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 310 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 3.5 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brecon Castle, a scheduled monument, 300 m east. 460 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 27 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brecon Castle | Scheduled monument | 300 m east |
| Brecon Castle Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 300 m south-east |
| Remains of the Great Hall of Brecon Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 320 m south-east |
| Ely Tower of Brecon Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 340 m east |
| Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral | Listed building, Grade II* | 380 m east |
| Brecon Bridge | Scheduled monument | 400 m (0.2 miles) south-east |
| Town Wall and Gatehouse at Captain's Walk | Scheduled monument | 670 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Ffrwdgrech | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2 km (1.2 miles) south-west |
| Penoyre | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.8 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Newton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 540 m (0.3 miles) west |
| The Groves | Wood | 590 m (0.4 miles) east |
| Crwcas Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Priory Groves | Wood | 1.6 km (1 mile) north-east |
| Slwch Tump | Hill | 1.6 km (1 mile) east |
| Cwm-sobr | Valley | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) north-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 3.5 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 4.6 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 6.9 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within both the UK limits and the WHO guidelines.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 5 | 5 |
None of the street's 5 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Church in Wales School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 520 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Golwg Pen Y Fan English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llanfaes C.p. School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Y Bannau Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brecon High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon Bowling Club LD3 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 30 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Brynawel LD3 9LH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 180 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Dementia Matters in Powys LD3 9AY | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Pupil Referral Unit (South) LD3 8BL | School/college/university | 310 m | 4 Good | 18 Mar 2025 |
| Spar LD3 9HN | Retailers - other | 330 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Megi Wellness Limited LD3 8BL | Retailers - other | 340 m | 5 Very good | 16 Feb 2026 |
| Beacons Guest House LD3 8AH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 350 m | 5 Very good | 7 Jan 2020 |
| Bridge Cafe B&B LD3 8AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 m | 4 Good | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Llanfaes Dairy LD3 8AH | Manufacturers/packers | 350 m | 5 Very good | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Holroyd Howe LD3 8AN | School/college/university | 370 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| West End Fish Bar LD3 8AN | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 370 m | 4 Good | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Coach House LD3 8AN | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 370 m | 5 Very good | 11 Oct 2019 |
| Town House at Brecon LD3 9BU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2017 |
| The Vaults LD3 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2021 |
| M &G Confectionery LD3 9DA | Retailers - other | 410 m (0.3 miles) | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Oct 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 32 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Other theft | 4 |
| Vehicle crime | 3 |
| Public order | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Street (19); On or near Prospect Close (12); On or near Walnut Square (11); On or near Maendu Terrace (10); On or near Kensington (5).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 59 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 6% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 42% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 61% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 41% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 23% | 17% |
| Private rented | 15% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 46% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 0% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 41% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 29% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 56% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 14% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 46% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 37% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 46% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 15% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 97% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 0% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 2 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- LD3 9BA: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Prospect Close · Rhydbernard Terrace · Mill Street · Victoria Place · Fenni-Fach Road · Kensington Row · Jubilee Place · Kensington · Well Lane · Maendu Terrace · Dainter Street · The Avenue
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.