LD1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 409 postcodes across 2 sectors in Powys.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
54%
Superfast
77%
Postcodes
409
LD1 covers 409 postcodes across Powys, where gigabit speeds are available in just over half the district. Most households here can reach superfast 30+ Mbps services.
Broadband speeds in LD1
Share of LD1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 409 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit-capable networks reach 53.7% of postcodes in LD1, driven entirely by cable infrastructure with no fibre involvement yet. The speed split shows a clear split: 53.7% of postcodes access gigabit services, while 23.1% fall into the 30-300 Mbps bracket. Just 5.7% fall below the Universal Service Obligation minimum of 10 Mbps, leaving only a small tail of underserved premises. Most premises (76.8% of postcodes) can reach superfast speeds of 30+ Mbps. This profile reflects a patchwork of cable rollout rather than fibre convergence.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
6%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LD1 splits into 2 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD1 5 | 192 | 84% | 0% | 62% |
| LD1 6 | 217 | 70% | 0% | 47% |
All LD1 5 postcodes (192)
All LD1 6 postcodes (217)
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Living in Powys
The distribution favours speed tiers rather than universal high-speed access. Three-quarters of postcodes can upgrade to superfast, yet gigabit cables are not uniformly laid. Households in postcodes served by cable enjoy competitive speeds; those outside the cable footprint rely on lower-tier superfast or standard broadband services.
Remote worker score
51/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
LD1 broadband FAQs
Why does LD1 have gigabit speeds but no full fibre coverage?
The gigabit availability comes from cable network infrastructure, which can deliver 300+ Mbps without full fibre. Cable operators have deployed networks here; fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) has not reached this district yet.
What percentage of LD1 postcodes get below 10 Mbps?
12.7% of postcodes in LD1 report speeds below 10 Mbps, which falls short of the UK's Universal Service Obligation. These postcodes may benefit from a subsidy to upgrade to 10 Mbps or better.
Is superfast broadband available across LD1?
76.8% of postcodes can access superfast 30+ Mbps services. About one-quarter fall into superfast-capable but not ultrafast zones, meaning they rely on standard or lower-tier fibre packages.
How many postcodes are in LD1?
409 postcodes fall within the LD1 outward code area. This postcode count includes all addresses; individual premises may have different availability depending on local exchange and network boundaries.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in LD1 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources