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Builth Wells
City in Powys, United Kingdom
Overview
Builth Wells is a charming market town set on the River Wye in Powys, renowned for its rural beauty, traditional high street, and the famous Royal Welsh Show. With a close-knit community and picturesque landscapes, it offers visitors a taste of authentic Welsh country life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Unitary Authority
Powys
Population
2,829
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
52.15°, -3.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,915
Local Cost
$1,182
Local Income
$2,050
Cashless
85
English
99
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
114 Mbps
Upload
31 Mbps
Latency
18 ms
City Vibrancy
12
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
7
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
267.0
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 35 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 67/100.
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