Area guide

Living in LD6, Powys

What the open data says about house prices, schools, crime and flood risk around LD6 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 LD6

32 recorded home sales on the streets around central LD6 in the last 2 years, with a median of £175,000 and a range from £113,500 to £600,000. Mostly detached houses.

AddressTypeSold forDate
10 MAES COTTAGE ESTATE, LD6 5PP semi-detached £170,000 2026-06-19
13 MAES BRENNIN, LD6 5EP terraced £162,000 2026-04-10
6 NANT RHYD HIR, LD6 5DZ terraced £194,000 2026-03-06
THE COTTAGE Y MAES, LD6 5DE terraced £150,000 2026-02-25
2 HEOL Y BRENNIN, LD6 5DH semi-detached £250,000 2026-02-20
1 FAIRFIELD COURT, LD6 5ES detached £175,000 2026-01-06

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 LD6.

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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 trades30.4%
Managers, directors and senior officials12.9%
Professional occupations12.5%
Associate professional and technical9.3%
Elementary occupations9.1%

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

Crime

16 crimes recorded within roughly a mile of central LD6 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.

Common questions about LD6

What is the average house price in LD6?

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 LD6?

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

What do houses actually sell for in LD6?

The median of 32 recorded sales around central LD6 in the last 2 years is £175,000, ranging from £113,500 to £600,000 (HM Land Registry Price Paid Data).

How much crime is there in LD6?

16 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LD6 in 2026-06, most commonly violent crime (Police.uk).

Is LD6 at risk of flooding?

Central LD6 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 LD6 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 £175,000; 16 crimes were recorded within about a mile. Every one of those figures names its source on this page.

Is LD6 safe?

16 crimes were recorded within roughly a mile of central LD6 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? LD6 or LD1, LD6 or SY18, LD6 or LD2.

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