| 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 miles
- Merthyr Tydfil 13.7 miles
- Pontypool 23.5 miles
- Ebbw Vale 14.1 miles
- Ebbw Vale North 13.9 miles
- Ebbw Vale South 14.8 miles
- Aberdare 16.3 miles
- Aberdare East 15.9 miles
- Aberdare West 15.7 miles
- Pontypridd 24.2 miles
- Gelligaer 20.5 miles
- Blackwood 21.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Brecon Built-up area 0.6 miles
- Brecon East Ward 1.3 miles
- Llanddew Parish 2.1 miles
- Yscir Parish 2.8 miles
- Honddu Isaf Parish 3.3 miles
- Yscir with Honddu Isaf and Llanddew Ward 3.6 miles
- Glyn Tarell Parish 3.8 miles
- Llanfrynach Parish 4.2 miles
- Trallong Parish 4.8 miles
- Llangors with Bwlch Ward 5.5 miles
- Felin-fach Parish 5.7 miles
- Merthyr Cynog Parish 6.1 miles
Example postcodes in Brecon West
LD3 8ED, LD3 8AU, LD3 9HY, LD3 8AP, LD3 8LU, LD3 8AH, LD3 9HE, LD3 9HT, LD3 9HR … See all
Transport links
- Cardiff Airport 38.1 miles
- Bristol Airport 48.8 miles
- Llangammarch Railway Station 13.2 miles
- Rhymney Bridge Station 13.9 miles
Hotels near Brecon West Ad
- Wellington 3 0.6 miles
- The Castle Coaching Inn 9.6 miles
- The Cock Hotel 7.9 miles
- Llangoed Hall 4 8.7 miles
- Nant Ddu Lodge Hotel 3 8.6 miles
Schools in Brecon West
- Christ College Brecon Independent - all ages
- Llanfaes C.P. School Primary
Local points of interest
- Brecon Beacons Mountains 4.8 miles
- Fforest Fawr Mountains 10.1 miles
- Mynydd Eppynt Mountains 12.1 miles
- Black Mountains Mountains 12.4 miles
- Craig-y-nôs Castle Estate 14.9 miles
- Blaenavon World Heritage Centre Museum 18.1 miles