| Coordinates: | 51.946, -3.405 |
|---|---|
| OS grid ref: | SO 03 28 |
| Dialling code: | 01874 (Brecon) |
Brecon West sits on the western side of the market town of Brecon in Powys, close to the banks of the River Usk and within easy reach of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The area mixes town-centre amenities and local shops with surrounding residential streets, giving it that blend of small-town character and access to countryside scenery.
Historically tied to Brecon’s market-town roots, the community benefits from tourism and outdoor recreation while also supporting everyday services and small businesses; it elects local councillors to represent those interests at county level. Social life tends to reflect a mix of long-standing residents and newcomers drawn by commuting links and the appeal of the surrounding hills.
Postcode districts covering Brecon West
Most populated places nearby
- Tonypandy 23 miles37 km
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.7 miles22.1 km
- Pontypool 23.5 miles37.8 km
- Ebbw Vale 14.1 miles22.6 km
- Ebbw Vale North 13.9 miles22.4 km
- Ebbw Vale South 14.8 miles23.8 km
- Aberdare 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Aberdare East 15.9 miles25.6 km
- Aberdare West 15.7 miles25.3 km
- Pontypridd 24.2 miles39 km
- Gelligaer 20.5 miles33 km
- Blackwood 21.1 miles34 km
Neighbouring places
- Brecon Built-up area 0.6 miles1 km
- Brecon East Ward 1.3 miles2 km
- Llanddew Parish 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Yscir Parish 2.8 miles4.6 km
- Honddu Isaf Parish 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 3.6 miles5.7 km
- Glyn Tarell Parish 3.8 miles6 km
- Llanfrynach Parish 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Trallong Parish 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Llangors with Bwlch Ward 5.5 miles8.9 km
- Felin-fach Parish 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Merthyr Cynog Parish 6.1 miles9.8 km
Example postcodes in Brecon West
LD3 8BG, LD3 8LA, LD3 9LG, LD3 8BY, LD3 8EQ, LD3 9HE, LD3 9UA, LD3 8AP, LD3 8AT … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.1 miles61.3 km
- Bristol Airport 48.8 miles78.5 km
- Llangammarch Railway Station 13.2 miles21.3 km
- Rhymney Bridge Station 13.9 miles22.3 km
Hotels near Brecon West Ad
- Wellington 3 0.6 miles1 km
- The Cock Hotel 7.9 miles12.7 km
- The Castle Coaching Inn 9.6 miles15.4 km
- Llangoed Hall 4 8.7 miles13.9 km
- The Castle Hotel 8.1 miles13 km
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Brecon West
- Christ College Brecon Independent - all ages
- Llanfaes C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 12.1 miles19.4 km
- Black Mountains Mountains 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.9 miles23.9 km
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 18.1 miles29.1 km