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Town report · 5 min read read · Updated September 2026

Brecon Property Market: House Prices, Sold Data & Development Finance, Q3 2026 Edition

Median price £272,500, 257 sales, -4.4% YoY. Powys county.

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Brecon Property Market Overview

Brecon: National Park gateway town with tourism economy and premium heritage market.

The Brecon property market recorded 257 residential sales in the 12 months to 31 May 2026, with a median sale price of £272,500. This places Brecon £30k above the Powys county median of £243,000, and £13k below the approximate UK median of £285,000.

Prices in Brecon have recorded a moderate decline, a year-on-year change of -4.4%. Within Powys, Brecon ranks 2nd by price out of 5 principal towns, and 1st by transaction volume.

On a quarterly view, Brecon median prices moved from £297,500 in Q4 2024 to £285,000 in Q1 2026, a change of -4.2% over 5 quarters.

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Planning Applications in Brecon

Powys County Council, the local planning authority covering Brecon, approved 1 residential planning applications and refused 0 in the last 3 months, with 0 still awaiting a decision. Too few decisions were captured in the period to state a reliable approval rate.

The proposals captured did not state unit counts, so no homes total or development value is quoted.

Powys County Council covers more than one town in Powys, so these figures are authority-wide rather than specific to Brecon alone.

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Brecon House Prices by Property Type

Property prices in Brecon vary significantly by type. The table below compares Brecon prices with Powys county averages and UK national figures.

TypeBreconPowys AvgUK Avg
Detached£385,000£305,000£420,000
Semi-detached£259,500£215,000£265,000
Terraced£193,500£173,000£230,000
Flat£100,000£100,000£225,000

Detached homes in Brecon command £385,000, while flat properties are most accessible at £100,000. The £285k spread between the most and least expensive types indicates a diverse market with opportunities across the development spectrum.

Median Price by Property Type

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New Build Homes in Brecon

HM Land Registry has so far registered 6 new-build sales in Brecon for the past 12 months, 2.3% of registered transactions. New-build sales are typically registered 6 to 18 months after completion, so this understates current delivery and is not a completions figure.

Too few new-build sales have registered yet to quote a reliable new-build premium for Brecon.

Across the wider Powys market, 19 new-build sales have registered so far. See our Powys property market report for the full county picture.

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Recent Property Sales in Brecon

The table below shows the most recently registered residential sales in Brecon, evidence of achieved prices for buyers, sellers and developers:

PriceTypePostcodeDateStatus
£535,000DetachedLD3 7NW2026-07-23Existing
£490,000DetachedLD3 9BQ2026-07-22Existing
£272,500Semi-detachedLD3 8PJ2026-07-21Existing
£280,000TerracedLD3 7RN2026-07-10Existing
£195,000Semi-detachedLD3 9HW2026-07-10Existing

These transactions are sourced from HM Land Registry Price Paid data and represent completed, registered sales. The range from £195,000 to £535,000 illustrates the breadth of the Brecon market.

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Development Finance in Brecon

For developers considering Brecon, the local market data translates directly into finance structuring. With a median value of £272,500 and detached homes at £385,000, lenders can assess scheme viability with confidence.

A typical development finance facility for a scheme in Brecon with a GDV of £385,000 would attract senior debt of approximately £250,250 at 65% LTGDV. Mezzanine finance can stretch total borrowing to 85-90% of costs, while bridging loans enable rapid site acquisitions completing in as little as 5 working days.

While prices have softened 4.4% year-on-year, experienced developers can still generate strong returns in Brecon by targeting well-located sites with clear demand drivers.

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Brecon Compared to Nearby Powys Towns

To put Brecon's market in context, the table below compares it with similarly-priced towns across Powys:

TownMedian PriceSales (12m)YoY Change
Brecon£272,500257-4.4%
Builth Wells£275,00073+9.8%
Hay-on-Wye£250,0001,675-0.2%
Welshpool£243,000183-0.8%
Llandrindod Wells£240,000162+4.3%
Newtown£211,000212+5.5%

For the full Powys town-by-town breakdown, see our comprehensive Powys property market report.

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Common questions

Frequently asked
questions.

What is the average house price in Brecon?

The median house price in Brecon is £272,500, based on 257 transactions in the 12 months to 31 May 2026. Detached homes average £385,000 while flat properties average £100,000.

Are house prices rising or falling in Brecon?

House prices in Brecon are falling by 4.4% year-on-year. This decline may present buying opportunities for investors and developers. The wider Powys market is rising by 2.9%.

How many properties sold in Brecon recently?

Brecon recorded 257 residential property sales in the 12 months to 31 May 2026. This represents a reasonably active market.

What development finance is available for projects in Brecon?

Developers in Brecon can access development finance from 6.5% p.a. at 65-70% LTGDV, mezzanine finance stretching to 85-90% of costs, bridging loans completing in 5-10 days, and development exit finance. Construction Capital sources the best terms from 100+ lenders.

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