LD2 Postcode District
LD2 is the Postcode District for Builth Wells in Powys
The LD2 postcode district is located in the LD Llandrindod Wells postal area, LD2 has a population of 5,610 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 119.74 square miles (310.13 square kilometres or 76,633.75 acres).
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District overview
The primary settlement in the LD2 postcode district is Builth Wells, located in the county of Powys in Wales. Other significant settlements in this postcode district include Aberedw, Builth Road, Caerwnon Park, Cilmery, Cregina, Crickadarn, Cwm Bach, Disserth, Erwood, Gwenddwr, Llanafanfawr, Llanbadarn-y-Garreg, Llandefalle, Llandeilo Graban, Llandewi Fach, Llandewir Cwm, Llaneglwys, Llanelwedd, Llanfaredd, Llanfihangel Brynpabuan, Llangynog, Llanynis, Maesmynis, Nantyarion, Newbridge-on-Wye, Painscastle, Rhosferig, Rhosgoch, and Rhulen. The main post town in this district is Builth Wells.
There are 2 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector LD2 3, covers Builth Wells in Powys.
The sector LD2 9 is non-geographic. It's often designated for PO Boxes, large organisations, or special services.
The post town for this district is BUILTH WELLS.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Powys - Powys area with a total of 286 postal codes.
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Llandrindod Wells | 7.24 | N |
| Llanwrtyd Wells | 10.50 | WSW |
| Talgarth | 12.05 | SE |
| Rhayader | 12.26 | NNW |
| Hay-on-Wye | 12.36 | ESE |
| Brecon | 13.11 | S |
| Kington | 16.35 | ENE |
| Presteigne | 19.11 | ENE |
| Llandovery | 19.62 | WSW |
| Knighton | 20.55 | NE |
| Crickhowell | 22.23 | SSE |
| Llanidloes | 22.30 | NNW |
| Tregaron | 23.45 | WNW |
| Brynmawr | 25.26 | SSE |
| Ebbw Vale | 25.68 | SSE |
| Tredegar | 25.98 | SSE |
| Rhymney | 26.36 | S |
| Newtown | 26.36 | N |
| Nantyglo | 26.41 | SSE |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 293
| Location | Post Town | Sector | Number of postcodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUILTH WELLS | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 89 |
| Llanafanfawr | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 20 |
| Llanelwedd | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 14 |
| BUILTH WELLS | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 10 |
| Caerwnon Park | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 10 |
| Aberedw | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 9 |
| Llandeilo Graban | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 8 |
| Llanfihangel Brynpabuan | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 7 |
| Erwood | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 7 |
| Erwood | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 7 |
| Cilmery | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 7 |
| Builth Road | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 7 |
| Gwenddwr | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 6 |
| Painscastle | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 6 |
| Disserth | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 5 |
| Painscastle | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 5 |
| Maesmynis | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 5 |
| Llanfaredd | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 5 |
| Rhosgoch | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 4 |
| Llanynis | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 4 |
| Cilmery | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 4 |
| Crickadarn | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 4 |
| Llangynog | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 3 |
| Newbridge-on-Wye | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 3 |
| Llandewir Cwm | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 3 |
| Llanfaredd | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Builth Road | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Newbridge-on-Wye | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Rhosferig | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Rhosgoch | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Aberedw | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Llandewi Fach | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Rhulen | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Crickadarn | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 2 |
| Llanelwedd | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Erwood | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llanbadarn-y-Garreg | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Rhulen | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Cregina | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llanbadarn-y-Garreg | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| BUILTH WELLS | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llanelwedd | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llandeilo Graban | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llanfihangel Brynpabuan | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llandewir Cwm | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Cwm Bach | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Builth Road | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llanafanfawr | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| BUILTH WELLS | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| BUILTH WELLS | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Maesmynis | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Gwenddwr | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Nantyarion | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Nantyarion | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llaneglwys | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llaneglwys | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
| Llandefalle | BUILTH WELLS | LD2 3 | 1 |
Street list for LD2
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| HIGH STREET A483 | 34 |
| RAILWAY TERRACE | 31 |
| BROAD STREET A483 | 29 |
| STRAND STREET | 24 |
| MARKET STREET B4520 | 21 |
| PARC-YR-IRFON | 21 |
| CASTLE ROAD | 20 |
| TROED Y BRYN | 20 |
| TARRANT CLOSE | 19 |
| THE CRESCENT | 17 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 310 |
| Public order | 67 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 |
| Other theft | 46 |
| Burglary | 29 |
| Drugs | 26 |
| Shoplifting | 25 |
| Other crime | 13 |
| Vehicle crime | 11 |
| Possession of weapons | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 4 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 2 |
| Robbery | 1 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH STREET | BUILTH WELLS | 38 | LD2 3DL | View map | |
| BROAD STREET | BUILTH WELLS | 10 | LD2 3DT | View map |
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dental Surgery | 35 GARTH ROAD, BUILTH WELLS, POWYS, LD2 3AR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Glan Irfon | LOVE LANE, BUILTH WELLS, POWYS, LD2 3DG | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maesycoed | BUILTH WELLS MEDICAL PRACTICE, GLANDWR PARK, BUILTH WELLS, POWYS, LD2 3DZ | GP PRACTICE | Call 01982 552207 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boots | 11 HIGH STREET, BUILTH WELLS, LD2 3DN | PHARMACY | Call 01982 552209 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metropia Optics Ltd | 23 HIGH STREET, BUILTH WELLS, POWYS, LD2 3DL | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | £371,125 | 24 | £353,300 | 30 | £373,986 | 18 | £390,546 | 42 |
| Semi-detached | £227,950 | 10 | £237,821 | 14 | £221,414 | 18 | £229,773 | 22 |
| Terraced | £173,727 | 13 | £189,264 | 21 | £168,000 | 16 | £172,966 | 16 |
| Flats | £95,000 | 1 | £102,500 | 2 | £83,000 | 3 | £89,188 | 4 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
Builth Road
CRS Code: BHR
Operator: AW
Line: Heart of Wales Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Cilmeri
CRS Code: CIM
Operator: AW
Line: Heart of Wales Line
Company: Transport for Wales
Accessible motorway junctions
No motorway junctions found for this postcode district.
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| LD2 3 | Builth Wells Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| L | D | 2 | - | X | X | X |
| L | D | 2 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The largest settlement in the LD2 postal code is BUILTH WELLS followed by LLANELWEDD, and LLANAFANFAWR.
The LD2 Postcode shares a border with LD1 (LLANDRINDOD WELLS, HOWEY, NEWBRIDGE-ON-WYE), LD3 (BRECON, TALGARTH, LLAN-FAES), LD4 (LLANGAMMARCH WELLS, GARTH, TIRABAD) and HR3 (HAY-ON-WYE, Eardisley, GLASBURY).
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