Living in Brecon
Brecon is in Powys.
Brecon is a national park settlement. It is known for its strong high street, walking, green space and national park access.
Where is Brecon?
- Type of place
- Settlement
- Local authority
- Powys
- Nation
- Wales
Brecon at a glance
- Safety: Insufficient local crime evidence
- Affordability: Good value for the region
- Typical sale price: around £270k (median of 444 sales across the built-up area)
What Brecon is known for
- Strong high street
- Walking & green space
Frequently asked questions
What is Brecon like to live in?
Brecon is a national park settlement. It is known for its strong high street, walking, green space and national park access. Everyday shops and services are on the doorstep. Police-recorded street crime was 90.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Brecon is safer or less safe than similar places.
What is Brecon known for?
Brecon is known for strong high street, walking & green space.
Is Brecon good for families?
Families in Brecon have easy access to parks and open countryside. Police-recorded street crime was 90.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Brecon is safer or less safe than similar places.
Who is Brecon likely to suit?
Brecon may suit people who value easy access to parks and open countryside and everyday shops and services on the doorstep. Whether it suits a particular household also depends on its budget and regular journeys.
Is Brecon a safe place to live?
Police-recorded street crime was 90.6 incidents per 1,000 residents, Jul 2025–Jun 2026. We don't currently have sufficiently comparable evidence to say whether Brecon is safer or less safe than similar places.
How expensive is Brecon?
Homes in Brecon typically sell for around £270k, which is good value for the region. Median of 444 recorded sales across postcodes in the built-up area (HM Land Registry Price Paid).
Where is Brecon?
Brecon is located in Powys, Wales.
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Data last updated 2026-07-23.