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Living in Brecon

For Brecon, annual NO₂ was 3.02 µg/m³ in 2025. The city covered 3.2 km² in December 2022. Population density was 2,620.1 people per km² in 2021. Gigabit broadband availability was 73.7%. The employment rate was 54.9% in March 2021. Owner occupation accounted for 56.6% of homes in March 2021. Brecon is in the United Kingdom; its population was 8,255 in March 2021.

Which United Kingdom-wide rules apply when you move to Brecon?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United KingdomNational rates and thresholds that apply in Brecon.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent figure is published for Brecon. The available city-level cost figures remain below.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Brecon recurring monthly costs, € per month€1424Private kindergarten€205Utilities, 85 m² flat€38Internet, 60 Mbps€15Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited37.58 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brecon (Wayback Machine capture 20260520215902)16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,424 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brecon (Wayback Machine capture 20260520215902)16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB14.61 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brecon (Wayback Machine capture 20260520215902)16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home204.6 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brecon (Wayback Machine capture 20260520215902)16Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Dwellings3,720 count21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Brecon?

The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk15

Unemployment across cities in United KingdomUnemployment in Brecon is 3.3%. Of 1,007 cities with data, 657 have unemployment of 2 to under 4%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United Kingdom per band24 cities: 0% to under 2%240–2657 cities: 2% to under 4%6572–4Brecon 3.3%265 cities: 4% to under 6%2654–649 cities: 6% to under 8%496–87 cities: 8% to under 10%78–104 cities: 10% to under 12%410–121 city: 16% to under 18%116–18

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Gigabit broadband availability73.66 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Employment rate54.9 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Superfast broadband availability99.34 %Not statedwww.ofcom.org.uk17Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,478 EUR/month31 Dec 2024www.ons.gov.uk14Official
Unemployment rate3.3 %country median 3.4%31 Dec 2023www.ons.gov.uk15Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Brecon. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

Jobcentre Plus — Public employment service

Department for Work and Pensions

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Brecon. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Schools6 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Primary School Count5 count3 Aug 2026Welsh Government (My Local School)11Official
School Count7 count3 Aug 2026Welsh Government (My Local School)11Official

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBrecon highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Brecon highlighted14,267Manchester13,099Bristol12,409Liverpool11,700Bradford11,462Leeds11,416Birmingham11,001Leicester9,693Sheffield9,379Cardiff8,836Coventry757Glasgow549Edinburghrecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Violent crime per 100,000 residents3,925 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Burglary per 100,000 residents254.4 per 100,000Apr 2026data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary1Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Nearest airportSWS3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official
Distance to nearest airport61 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports10Official

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 5.22 µg/m³ in 2025. Annual PM10 was 8.5 µg/m³ in 2025.

Is the air quality good in Brecon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.2 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.22 µg/m³ · official estimated total annual mean background concentration8
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Brecon annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.2PM2.515408.5PM1010403.0NO₂µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United KingdomAnnual PM2.5 in Brecon is 5.2 µg/m³. Of 864 cities with data, 448 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United Kingdom per band1 city: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³13–428 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³284–5203 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³2035–6Brecon 5.2448 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³4486–7174 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³1747–88 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³88–91 city: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³19–101 city: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³113–14

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
NO₂ — annual mean3.02 µg/m³country median 7.12025official estimated total annual mean background concentration6Official
PM10 — annual mean8.53 µg/m³country median 11.32025official estimated total annual mean background concentration7Official
PM2.5 — annual mean5.22 µg/m³country median 6.52025official estimated total annual mean background concentration8Official
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 12.7 · Feb 13.7 · Mar 17.49 · Apr 21.31 · May 23.27 · Jun 27.01 · Jul 30.98 · Aug 27.8 · Sep 24.56 · Oct 22.96 · Nov 15.85 · Dec 12.47 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -10.67 · Feb -8.55 · Mar -8.33 · Apr -4.02 · May -1.53 · Jun 2.29 · Jul 4.95 · Aug 4.42 · Sep 1.68 · Oct -2.99 · Nov -6.11 · Dec -8.53 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official
Average temperature by monthJan 3.36 · Feb 3.28 · Mar 4.72 · Apr 7.38 · May 10.5 · Jun 13.5 · Jul 15.06 · Aug 14.65 · Sep 12.56 · Oct 9.6 · Nov 6.22 · Dec 4.08 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center5Official

Cities of a similar size in United Kingdom

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United Kingdom cities
Hilton (South Derbyshire)8,275 residentsBewdley8,280 residentsAmmanford8,285 residentsCoppull8,300 residentsGlastonbury8,300 residentsStonehouse8,300 residents

Population and city profile

How many people live in Brecon?

The published population was 8,255 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Brecon residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport88.9%Foreign residents11.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Area3.15 km²Dec 2022ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
City area3.15 km²Dec 2022Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2.2Official
Foreign residents915 people21 Mar 2021Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.3Official
GP practices per 10,000 residents1.21 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Schools per 10,000 residents7.27 per 10,000 people7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Population density2,620 people/km²21 Mar 2021www.ons.gov.uk3Official · built-up-area figure
Population8,255 people21 Mar 2021Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.3Official

Is Brecon a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–71%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student54%strong on education, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Family53%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–64%
Retirement60%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 47–73%
Foreign residents915 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts.
Population8,255 people21 Mar 2021Official source · Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales.
Dwellings3,720 count21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Gigabit broadband availability73.66 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Employment rate54.9 %21 Mar 2021Official source · ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley
Superfast broadband availability99.34 %Not statedIndependent source · www.ofcom.org.uk
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-08-27

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Owner-occupied homes56.59 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
GP practices1 count7 Jul 2026Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Residents born abroad11.1 %21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Median age44 years21 Mar 2021ONS Census 2021 BUA row and ONS/OS BUA 2022 geometry for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley3Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · built-up-area figure
Universities0 count3 Aug 2026Medr (Wales)4Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Brecon under the national coverage rules.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Brecon?

The published population was 8,255 people in March 2021. Source: Census 2021 usual resident population count for the exact Built Up Area (BUA), England excluding London or Wales..

Is the air quality good in Brecon?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.2 µg/m³ (2025) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: official estimated total annual mean background concentration.

What is the unemployment rate in Brecon?

The unemployment rate is 3.3 % (January 2023). Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

What is the typical salary around Brecon?

The median gross salary is 3,478 EUR/month. Source: www.ons.gov.uk.

How many foreign residents live in Brecon?

915 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts..

Is Brecon a good place to live?

Brecon may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Brecon, United Kingdom: salary, cost of living, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab; version approved-static-8975a8c3d87026ab]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/uk/brecon/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. data.police.uk all-crime polygon replay, filtered to Burglary data.police.uk · checked 2026-07-07
  2. Exact 2022 Built Up Area polygon area for BUA22CD in EPSG:27700, converted from square metres to km2. services1.arcgis.com · checked 2026-07-15
  3. Exact BUA non-UK-born population derived as the sum of the published Europe: EU countries and Non-EU countries (including British Overseas) counts. ons.gov.uk · checked 2021-03-21
  4. Medr (Wales) medr.cymru · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  7. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  8. official estimated total annual mean background concentration uk-air.defra.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-15
  9. ONS Census 2021 towns and cities dataset Figure 9 individual BUA employment row for Abbots Langley and Kings Langley ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-07-05
  10. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
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  1. Welsh Government (My Local School) mylocalschool.gov.wales · checked 2026-08-03
  2. Welsh Government DataMapWales active GP main sites datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  3. Welsh Government DataMapWales maintained schools WFS datamap.gov.wales · checked 2026-07-07
  4. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-27
  5. www.ons.gov.uk ons.gov.uk · checked 2026-08-26
  6. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Brecon (Wayback Machine capture 20260520215902) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31
  7. www.ofcom.org.uk ofcom.org.uk · checked 2026-07-15

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