Area guide

Living in LD3, Powys

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LD3 in Powys. Built from the same sources as every property report on this site, not opinion or marketing copy.

House prices

Average price in Powys: £231,004, up 2.9% on a year ago (2026-06).

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What actually sold around LD3

5 recorded home sales on the streets around central LD3 in the last 2 years, with a median of £420,000 and a range from £300,000 to £595,000. Mostly detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
3 PARK VIEW, LD3 9RL detached £470,000 2026-06-17
LYNWOOD HAY ROAD, LD3 9SN detached £300,000 2025-08-29
3 PARK VIEW, LD3 9RL detached £375,000 2024-12-18
TY HEULOG, 6 MAES MALDWYN, LD3 9AJ detached £595,000 2024-11-15
HENGAPEL, LD3 9SS detached £420,000 2024-08-29

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Every sale of a registered property in England and Wales appears here once it completes, so the most recent weeks are always still filling in.

Schools nearby

No Ofsted-rated schools found within range of LD3.

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What people here do for work

The most common occupations among working residents, from the 2021 Census. This is occupation rather than industry: it says what people do, not which industries employ them.

Occupation groupShare of workers
Skilled trades30.1%
Professional occupations17.6%
Managers, directors and senior officials14.9%
Associate professional and technical8.3%
Administrative and secretarial8.0%

Source: ONS Census 2021, table TS063, for this district's small area.

Crime

1 crime recorded within roughly a mile of central LD3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime.

Flood risk

Zone 1 (low probability). This is the Environment Agency's flood zone for the area's centre point, an individual property's own risk can differ, especially near a specific watercourse.

Getting around & nearby essentials

1 restaurant, 1 hospital within range of central LD3.

Common questions about LD3

What is the average house price in LD3?

The average sold price in Powys is £231,004 as of 2026-06, according to the UK House Price Index.

Are house prices rising in LD3?

Prices in Powys are up 2.9% on a year ago (UK House Price Index).

What do houses actually sell for in LD3?

The median of 5 recorded sales around central LD3 in the last 2 years is £420,000, ranging from £300,000 to £595,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

How much crime is there in LD3?

1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LD3 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is LD3 at risk of flooding?

Central LD3 sits in Zone 1 (low probability) for river and sea flooding (Environment Agency). Individual addresses vary, so check the full report for a specific property.

Is LD3 a good place to live?

That depends on what you need, so here is what the official data says rather than an opinion: the median home sells for £420,000; 1 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is LD3 safe?

1 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LD3 in 2026-06, according to Police.uk. The most common category was violent crime. Crime counts follow how many people are around, so a busy district records more than a quiet one of the same size.

Neighbouring districts

Weighing two up? LD3 or NP8, LD3 or LD2, LD3 or LD4.

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