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Brecon
City in Merthyr Tydfil, United Kingdom
Overview
Brecon is a picturesque market town at the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, renowned for its historic architecture and stunning natural surroundings. With a welcoming local community and easy access to walking, cycling, and cultural activities, Brecon offers a charming blend of town and countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Merthyr Tydfil
Population
8,250
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.95°, -3.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
88
Female Safety
85
LGBTQ+ Safety
75
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,003
Local Cost
$1,230
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
8.7°C
Summer Avg
14.4°C
Winter Avg
3.6°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
-10.7°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
1064 mm
Internet Speed
46 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
26
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
11
Parks
4
Transport
58
Walk Score
58
Footways
115.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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