LD8 — PRESTEIGNE | Property Prices, Crime & Area Data

Property Prices in LD8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in LD8 is £330,903, which is 12% above the Powys average of £296,316.

Properties in LD8 cost 15.3% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in LD8 have risen 29.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

Average Price by Property Type

Type	Average Price	Sales (12m)
Detached	£379,177	93
Semi-detached	£268,390	46
Terraced	£203,830	30
Flat	£92,500	1
All types	£330,903	204

5-Year Price History

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Crime & Safety in LD8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

LD8 has a crime rate of 79.6 per 1,000 residents, broadly in line with the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime

21.5 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)

Burglary

5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)

Vehicle crime

8.0 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)

Antisocial behaviour

17.5 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)

Other theft

12.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)

This area

National average

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Schools in LD8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

LD8 has 3 schools within or near its boundaries, including 0 rated Good by Ofsted.

Nearest Schools

School	Type	Ofsted	Distance
Presteigne C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Radnor Valley C.P. School	Other	Not inspected	mi
Summergil House School	Other	Not inspected	mi

Outstanding

Good

Requires improvement

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

39,945

Population

Median Age

66%

Owner-Occupied

71%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied

66.0%

Private rent

20.0%

Social rent

14.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in LD8 are 144.0 Mbps, with 92% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 55% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

144.0 Mbps

Avg Download

26.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

83%

Superfast Coverage

28%

Ultrafast Coverage

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in LD8 is collected by Llandrindod Wells Council. The Band D rate is £2,251/year.

Band A

8.0%

Band B

14.0%

Band C

25.0%

Band D

22.0%

Band E

16.0%

Band F

9.0%

Band G

5.0%

Band H

1.0%

Area Summary

LD8 — PRESTEIGNE

Area Summary

LD8 (PRESTEIGNE) offers property prices near the national average (£330,903), 3 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (144 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

Average

Schools

Weak

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average house price in LD8?

The average house price in LD8 (PRESTEIGNE) is £330,903, based on 204 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 15% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 29.6% over the past year.

Is LD8 a safe area to live?

Crime in LD8 is close to the national average at 79.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (21.5 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (17.5 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.

What are the schools like in LD8?

There are 3 schools in or near LD8. 0% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 0 Outstanding and 0 Good. None require improvement.

What is the council tax in LD8?

Council tax in LD8 is collected by Llandrindod Wells Council. The Band D rate is £2,251 per year (2025–26). This is the total bill including county, district, police, and fire precepts.

What broadband speeds are available in LD8?

The average broadband download speed in LD8 is 144 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 83% of premises, ultrafast to 28%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.

What percentage of homes in LD8 are owner-occupied?

According to the ONS Census 2021, 66% of homes in LD8 are owner-occupied. 20% are privately rented and 14% are social housing. The total population is approximately 39,945.