LD2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 280 postcodes across 1 sector in Powys.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
52%
Superfast
69%
Postcodes
280
LD2 contains 280 postcodes in Powys. Connectivity varies sharply here: while gigabit is available to around half the district, nearly one-fifth of postcodes report speeds below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in LD2
Share of LD2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 280 postcodes in the district.
Cable networks reach 52.2% of postcodes, leaving LD2 split between well-served and poorly-served zones. The below-10-Mbps share (18.7%) is double LD1's rate, a warning sign of underinvestment in certain pockets. Superfast services reach 69.1% of postcodes. The middle tier (30-300 Mbps) claims 16.9%, a slim margin compared to the gigabit portion. This disparity suggests cable has arrived in some areas but left rural or remote postcodes behind with minimal infrastructure. Nine percent fall short of the Universal Service Obligation, indicating significant unmet demand.
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
9%
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
LD2 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD2 3 | 280 | 69% | 0% | 52% |
All LD2 3 postcodes (280)
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Living in Powys
Infrastructure gaps are sharper in LD2 than in nearby outward codes. Premises on cable receive gigabit; premises off cable often receive nothing better than standard broadband or DSL. Households considering relocation should check coverage carefully, as availability depends heavily on specific address.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
LD2 broadband FAQs
What causes the high below-10-Mbps share in LD2?
18.7% of postcodes report below-10-Mbps speeds, roughly double the broader Powys average. Rural infrastructure gaps and distance from exchange points leave these postcodes underserved. Government subsidy schemes may help bring these areas above the 10 Mbps minimum.
Is there fibre in LD2?
No full-fibre (FTTP) coverage exists in LD2; gigabit availability comes from cable alone. Fibre-based packages may reach a postcode via superfast services, but gigabit speeds rely on existing cable networks.
How many postcodes in LD2 can access gigabit?
52.2% of the 280 postcodes support gigabit speeds, driven by cable network presence. The remaining 47.8% rely on superfast FTTP or lower-tier services, or fall into the underserved tail.
Should I move to LD2 if I need reliable internet?
Check your specific postcode before deciding. LD2 has good gigabit pockets (52.2% of postcodes) but also larger than average gaps (18.7% below 10 Mbps). Individual addresses vary widely.
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Every postcode in LD2 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