Well Lane Uplands, Powys
4 addresses across 2 postcodes (LD3), about 50 m long. USRN 85316768.
- Sales: 1 recorded sales since 1995; in 1995 the median was £37,000 across 1 sale.
- 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 D; 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 21.3 km (13 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden is about 370 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 143 to 144 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 4 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Ty Henry Vaughan, about 360 m away.
- People: About 570 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 62% of households owned their home and 41% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 84 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 1 | £37,000 | £37,000 | £37,000 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Apr 1995 | WELL HOUSE LD3 9LA | Terraced | £37,000 |
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
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 neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band D (27% of about 1,880 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: yes, Brecon. Extensions, demolition, some windows and doors, and work on trees need consent.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: 6.
- Article 4 directions, tree preservation orders and green belt: Wales has no national record of these; the council's planning department holds them.
Listed buildings
- 1 Dainter Place, grade II
- 2 Dainter Place, grade II
- 3 Dainter Place, grade II
- 4 Dainter Place, grade II
- London Cottage, grade II
- Pembrey, grade II
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 13 address points in this street's postcodes, 5 at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 0 at low risk. Each counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: none is in an area at risk. Surface water and small watercourses alone: 5 at high risk, 7 at medium risk and 0 at low 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 on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3. Welsh zones include an allowance for climate change.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk |
|---|---|---|
| LD3 9LA | not in 2 or 3 | 2 / 0 / 0 |
| LD3 9DY | not in 2 or 3 | 3 / 7 / 0 |
Height above sea level
The street's 4 addresses are between 143 m and 144 m above sea level (143 m on average).
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD3 9DY | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| LD3 9LA | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway station | Llangammarch 2,160 journeys in 2024–25 | 21.3 km (13 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 22 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Bryn De Winton Pendre | 190 m |
| Bus or coach station | Brecon Interchange 1 | 740 m (0.5 miles) |
| Car parks | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Brecon Leisure Centre Carpark | 630 m (0.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 1 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 580 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 | 360 m |
| Pharmacies | 2 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Boots | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 4 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Dental Surgery | 280 m |
| Hospital | Breconshire War Memorial Hospital | 750 m (0.5 miles) |
| Police station | Brecon Police Station | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 5 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest NatWest | 350 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.7 ha | 370 m |
| Play area | 9 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,160 m² | 150 m |
| Playing field | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1.2 ha | 440 m (0.3 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 4,750 m² | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 5.0 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Brecon Castle, a scheduled monument, 160 m south-east. 493 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 8 of them Grade I and 28 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Brecon Castle | Scheduled monument | 160 m south-east |
| Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m east |
| Ely Tower of Brecon Castle | Listed building, Grade I | 200 m south-east |
| Priory Walls, including North, West and Postern Gateways | Listed building, Grade II* | 200 m north-east |
| Brecon Castle Hotel | Listed building, Grade II* | 210 m south-east |
| Brecon Bridge | Scheduled monument | 350 m south |
| Town Wall and Gatehouse at Captain's Walk | Scheduled monument | 600 m (0.4 miles) south-east |
| Ffrwdgrech | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) south-west |
| Penoyre | Registered park or garden, Grade II | 3 km (1.8 miles) north-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| The Groves | Wood | 410 m (0.3 miles) east |
| Newton Pool | Lake or reservoir | 720 m (0.4 miles) west |
| Crwcas Wood | Wood | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) south |
| Priory Groves | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Slwch Tump | Hill | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) east |
| Cwm-sobr | Valley | 2.2 km (1.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 to 64 | 1 | 0 |
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 2 | 4 |
2 of the street's 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Church in Wales School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 340 m | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Golwg Pen Y Fan English medium | Primary | 4–11 | 400 m (0.2 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Llanfaes C.p. School English medium | Primary | 3–11 | 710 m (0.4 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Ysgol Y Bannau Welsh medium | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
| Brecon High School English medium | Secondary | 11–19 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Estyn reports · My Local School |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brecon Bowling Club LD3 9BA | Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 m | 5 Very good | 13 Mar 2019 |
| Dementia Matters in Powys LD3 9AY | Other catering premises | 190 m | 5 Very good | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Spar LD3 9HN | Retailers - other | 200 m | 5 Very good | 29 Jul 2026 |
| Brynawel LD3 9LH | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 m | 5 Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Town House at Brecon LD3 9BU | Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 280 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jan 2017 |
| The Vaults LD3 9AH | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 300 m | 4 Good | 15 Jul 2021 |
| MacDonalds Fishmonger LD3 9DA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 4 Good | 13 Mar 2026 |
| P F Sweeney Family Butchers LD3 9DA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 17 Apr 2026 |
| Mr S J Matthews LD3 9DA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 5 Very good | 7 Feb 2019 |
| M &G Confectionery LD3 9DA | Retailers - other | 300 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 17 Oct 2025 |
| Sunny Chinese Takeaway LD3 9DD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 14 Jul 2026 |
| Zeera Indian Restaurant LD3 7LT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 320 m | 4 Good | 14 Jul 2026 |
| RAFA Club LD3 7LT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2019 |
| The Foundry LD3 9EE | Pub/bar/nightclub | 320 m | 5 Very good | 28 Sep 2022 |
| Morgans Family Butchers Brecon LD3 7LT | Retailers - other | 320 m | 4 Good | 4 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 9 |
| Drugs | 8 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Vehicle crime | 4 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Mill Street (19); On or near Prospect Close (12); On or near Maendu Terrace (10); On or near North Road (9); On or near Bryn De Winton (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46 | 43 |
| Children under 15 | 15% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24% | 21% |
Homes
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 62% | 66% |
| Owned outright | 37% | 38% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | under 1% |
| Social rented | 12% | 17% |
| Private rented | 25% | 17% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 54% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 3% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 29% | 25% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 6% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 23% | 26% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 52% | 61% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 0% | under 1% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 0% | 3% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 25% | 8% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 71% | 60% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 15% | 10% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | Wales | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 41% | 32% |
| No qualifications | 13% | 20% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 6% |
| Main language English or Welsh (aged 3 and over) | 95% | 97% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | under 1% | under 1% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 7 to 9 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
Nearby streets
Maendu Street · Dainter Street · Avenue Court · Dainter Place · Victoria Place · Maendu Terrace · Mill Street · The Avenue · North Road · Kensington Row · Jubilee Place · Kensington
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.