LD2 or LD5?
Two neighbouring postcode districts compared on sold prices, energy, flood risk, crime and deprivation, all from the same official sources as every report on this site.
The short version
- Homes sell for about 18% less in LD5 than in LD2.
- The most recent EPC we hold is D in LD2 and E in LD5.
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LD2
Powys
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LD5
Powys
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|---|---|---|
| Median home sale nearby | £230,000
from 16 sales |
£188,000
from 8 sales |
| Average sold price | £328,333 | £569,000 |
| Area price growth (YoY) | +2.9% (Powys) | +2.9% (Powys) |
| Dwelling type | Detached house | Detached house |
| Floor area | 141 m² | 115 m² |
| Built | 1900–1929 | Before 1900 |
| Energy rating | D | E |
| Heating cost (EPC est.) | £1415/yr | £5509/yr |
| Flood zone | Zone 1 (low probability) | Zone 1 (low probability) |
| Crime nearby | 13 recorded | Not published by the force |
| Deprivation decile | — | — |
Common questions
Is LD2 or LD5 cheaper?
LD5 is the cheaper of the two. Homes around LD2 sell for about £230,000 and around LD5 for about £188,000, from HM Land Registry records of what actually changed hands.
Should I buy in LD2 or LD5?
That depends on what you need, and no dataset answers it. What this page gives you is the evidence side by side: what homes actually sell for, the energy ratings, the flood zone, recorded crime and deprivation, each traced to the body that published it.
A quick side-by-side snapshot only. Open each property's full report for the complete picture.