LD5 · Powys

LD5 broadband and area guide

Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 70 postcodes across 1 sector in Powys.

Full fibre

0%

Gigabit

65%

Superfast

86%

Postcodes

70

LD5, with 70 postcodes in Powys, records the highest superfast and gigabit penetration in the Powys batch: 85.6% superfast, 64.5% gigabit.

Broadband speeds in LD5

Share of LD5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 70 postcodes in the district.

Gigabit infrastructure dominates LD5, reaching nearly two-thirds of postcodes (64.5%) via cable networks deployed across this compact 70-postcode area. Superfast availability peaks at 85.6%, showing exceptional infrastructure penetration despite rural location. Only 7.5% fall below 10 Mbps, indicating strong coverage relative to regional benchmarks. The speed profile is sharply skewed towards gigabit (64.5%) with 21.1% capturing the 30-300 Mbps superfast range. Below-USO postcodes number 3.4%, roughly two addresses requiring subsidy or upgrade assistance. This distribution reflects concentrated cable investment in commercially viable geographic pockets.

Under 2 Mbps
5%
2 to 5 Mbps
<1%
5 to 10 Mbps
3%
10 to 30 Mbps
7%
30 to 300 Mbps
21%
300 Mbps and above
65%

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

3%

Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum

Fixed wireless

1%

Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service

Broadband by sector

LD5 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.

SectorPostcodesSuperfastFull fibreGigabit
LD5 47086%0%65%

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Living in Powys

LD5 performs as Powys's connectivity leader on this metric set. High gigabit availability and low underservice rates suggest cable deployment has been thorough and economic return favourable for operators. Households relocating to this outward code enjoy better than average infrastructure prospects.

Remote worker score

52/100

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

LD5 broadband FAQs

What makes LD5 the best-connected part of Powys in this batch?

85.6% superfast and 64.5% gigabit penetration reflect concentrated cable investment. LD5's small geographic footprint (70 postcodes) and likely proximity to exchange or network hub make deployment cost-effective.

Can everyone in LD5 get gigabit?

64.5% of postcodes have gigabit access; the remaining 35.5% rely on superfast fibre or lower tiers. No premises in LD5 has been passed by full-fibre FTTP.

How many postcodes fall below the USO in LD5?

3.4% of the 70 postcodes fail to reach 10 Mbps, meaning roughly two postcodes need subsidy or infrastructure upgrade to meet the USO standard.

What cable speeds dominate LD5?

Cable gigabit reaches 64.5% of postcodes. Infrastructure deployment here reflects commercial viability and density factors.

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Every postcode in LD5 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