LD3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 863 postcodes across 4 sectors in Powys.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
45%
Superfast
75%
Postcodes
863
LD3 spans 863 postcodes in Powys, making it the largest outward code in this analysis. Fixed wireless access serves 10.5% of postcodes, the highest uptake in this batch, supplementing cable gigabit coverage.
Broadband speeds in LD3
Share of LD3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 863 postcodes in the district.
Three-quarters of LD3 postcodes meet superfast standards at 75.3%, with gigabit reaching 45.1% via cable infrastructure alone. The speed distribution reveals distinct geographic variation: 45.1% of postcodes access gigabit services, while 30.1% cluster in the 30-300 Mbps band, nearly triple the gigabit share in some mid-tier zones. Wireless technology supplements traditional networks in this sprawling 863-postcode area, reaching certain rural premises where ground-based investment is uneconomic. Below-10-Mbps postcodes comprise 13.7%, indicating pockets where infrastructure has not kept pace with demand. The 1.9% below Universal Service Obligation suggests minimal urgent gaps, yet three-quarters of the district's speed ceiling remains below gigabit tier. Coverage is moderately uneven.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
11%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LD3 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LD3 0 | 227 | 71% | 0% | 37% |
| LD3 7 | 252 | 91% | 0% | 49% |
| LD3 8 | 199 | 59% | 0% | 35% |
| LD3 9 | 185 | 76% | 0% | 60% |
All LD3 0 postcodes (227)
All LD3 7 postcodes (252)
All LD3 8 postcodes (199)
All LD3 9 postcodes (185)
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Living in Powys
Fixed wireless complements cable and fibre strategies in LD3, reaching premises where ground-based networks would be costly. For premises off fixed wireless and cable, superfast fibre delivers 30 Mbps reliably. The large size and diverse tech mix indicate a district still bridging infrastructure gaps through varied technologies rather than unified deployment.
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
LD3 broadband FAQs
What is fixed wireless and how common is it in LD3?
Fixed wireless uses radio masts to deliver broadband, bypassing the need for cables. 10.5% of LD3 postcodes rely on this technology, making it the primary alternative to cable and fibre in underserved rural areas.
Can I get gigabit in LD3?
45.1% of the 863 postcodes have gigabit access, predominantly via cable. Fibre gigabit is not deployed here; gigabit speeds come from cable networks alone.
How many postcodes in LD3 get poor speeds?
13.7% of postcodes report below-10-Mbps performance. Coupled with 1.9% below the USO threshold, these premises represent roughly one in seven addresses where upgrading infrastructure remains pending.
Why is LD3 larger than other codes in this Powys batch?
LD3 contains 863 postcodes across a wider geographic area of Powys. Each outward code covers different territory; LD3's size reflects the density and spread of addresses within its boundary.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources