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Property investment stats for Brecon, Wales

A complete guide to property investment in Brecon.

Last updated: 18 September 2025

Investment summary

Brecon stands out for its relatively low price-to-income ratio of 4.6, suggesting that homes here are more affordable than in many parts of Britain. The current median asking price for a three-bedroom house is £295,000, while a two-bedroom flat comes in at £189,500, both of which reflect the area's accessible entry points for buyers. Over the past three years, house prices have changed by 18.4%, giving an annualised growth rate of 5.8%. However, the last year has seen prices change by -1.9%, indicating some recent cooling after a period of strong growth.

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Key investment stats for Brecon

Median price per sq ft

£260 / sq ft

Average rental yield

-

Capital growth (1y)

-1.9%

Sales in past year

109

* Property stats calculated for last full calendar year (2024).

Live property stats in Brecon

Live prices in Brecon, Wales

* Extreme prices clipped for legibility

Properties for sale

Median price

£290,000

25% of properties below...

£223,750

75% of properties below...

£380,000

Most expensive property

£965,000

Live listings

108

Median days on market

75

Should you invest in Brecon?

Opportunities

  • The median price per square foot is £260 per sq ft, which is attractive for investors looking for lower-cost entry relative to many other UK regions.
  • With properties spending an average of 75 days on the market, there is reasonable liquidity without intense pressure to rush decisions.
  • The private rented sector is in the 68th percentile, suggesting a solid base of rental demand for those considering buy-to-let.

Risks

  • The median discount of £5,000 (the typical achieved discount) hints that buyers are able to negotiate below asking price, which may reflect softer demand or cautious sentiment.
  • The population aged 60 and above is in the 87th percentile, so the area may not see the same long-term demand from younger buyers or families as in more youthful locations.
  • Annual sales sit at 109, so investors should be aware that Brecon is a relatively small and less liquid market compared to urban centres.

Outlook

Looking ahead over the next 12 months, Brecon's affordability and steady rental market should keep it on the radar for value-focused investors. The recent change in prices by -1.9% after several years of growth could mean more stable or even slightly softer prices in the near term. With a high proportion of single occupier households (97th percentile), rental demand could remain resilient, though the area is unlikely to see a surge in family buyers given its low families percentile.

Liquidity should remain steady with properties spending around 75 days on the market, but don't expect rapid resales or quick flips. Overall, Brecon looks best suited to investors with a medium- to long-term view, especially those comfortable with a market that favours renters and older residents over fast-paced capital growth.

Live properties in Brecon

Investment properties in Brecon, Wales

4 bedroom detached house for sale
On market for 180 days

£435,000

4 bedroom detached house for sale

Eluneds Drive, Brecon, Powys

Slow to sell properties in Brecon, Wales
Slow to Sell
3 bedroom detached house for sale
Reduced by 11%

£400,000

3 bedroom detached house for sale

Dorlangoch & Camden Stores, Brecon,...

Big price drop properties in Brecon, Wales
Big Price Drop

Achieved vs asking prices

Key takeaway: Balanced market

Discounts exist, but they won't transform deal economics on their own.

Headline stats

• Median discount: £5,000

• 1 in 4 properties sell at > £10,225 below asking

• 1 in 10 properties sell at > £19,000 below asking

In percentage terms:

• Median discount of 2.5%

• 25% of properties discounted by > 4.1%

• 10% of properties discounted by > 6.3%

Best places to invest in Brecon

Top postcodes for rental yield and (annualised) capital growth

Rank
Postcode
Yield
Capital growth
Median £/sq ft
1LD3-5.4%£265 / sq ft

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Data sources

GeoGlider calculates property investment stats by blending official and proprietary datasets. Here's a quick overview of key sources and how we use them:

  • HM Land Registry: Property transaction and sold-price records for England & Wales used to calculate historical capital growth, price levels and comparables.

  • Office for National Statistics (ONS): Demographic and economic indicators for the UK, including Census 2021, supporting area profiling and market context.

  • Ordnance Survey: Authoritative UK geospatial data powering accurate boundaries, roads and terrain for mapping and spatial analysis.

  • GeoProp: Our proprietary AI pipeline that processes millions of property listings to extract rich features and live market signals.

  • Department for Levelling Up, Housing & Communities: Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) scores and property floor areas.

  • HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC): Household income and employment data to understand local affordability and economic conditions.

Data is updated continuously, matched across sources and rigorously validated.