Broadband Speed Checker
Check estimated broadband speeds and likely providers for any UK postcode.
Why broadband speed matters when buying a property
Broadband connectivity is increasingly important — for working from home, streaming, smart home devices, and future resale value. Properties with full fibre (FTTP) access command a premium in many markets and can be a dealbreaker for remote workers.
The UK government's Project Gigabit programme is rolling out gigabit-capable broadband to harder-to-reach areas, so even rural postcodes are improving rapidly. However, coverage varies significantly street by street.
This tool gives a rough estimate of likely speeds from the kind of area a postcode is in (city centre, suburb, town or rural). It is not a measurement, and it is not a record of what is installed at any address. For precise availability at a specific property, use an ISP's address checker or the Ofcom broadband checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between FTTP and FTTC?
FTTP (Fibre to the Premises) means fibre optic cable runs directly to your property — capable of gigabit speeds and highly reliable. FTTC (Fibre to the Cabinet) means fibre runs to a street cabinet, with the final stretch using copper wire. FTTC speeds are typically 35–80 Mbps but vary with distance from the cabinet.
How accurate are these estimates?
Estimates come from typical speeds for the kind of area a postcode is in, not from a check of the postcode itself. They reflect typical availability for your area — actual speeds at a specific address can vary. For exact availability, use the Ofcom broadband checker at checker.ofcom.org.uk or contact individual ISPs.
Can I negotiate on price if broadband is poor?
Potentially, yes. If a property relies on ADSL or has very limited broadband options, this is a legitimate factor to consider in your offer. You could also make installation of full fibre a condition of purchase where feasible.
What counts as superfast vs ultrafast broadband?
Superfast broadband is defined as download speeds of at least 30 Mbps. Ultrafast is generally 100 Mbps or above. Full fibre (FTTP) connections can typically offer gigabit speeds (1,000 Mbps).
Check by area
Jump straight to a ready-made report for the areas people search most.
London
- Broadband speeds in Acton (W3)
- Broadband speeds in Archway & Upper Holloway (N19)
- Broadband speeds in Balham (SW12)
- Broadband speeds in Battersea (SW11)
- Broadband speeds in Bethnal Green & Shoreditch (E2)
- Broadband speeds in Bloomsbury & Holborn (WC1)
- Broadband speeds in Bow & Mile End (E3)
- Broadband speeds in Brixton & Streatham Hill (SW2)
- Broadband speeds in Brockley (SE4)
- Broadband speeds in Bromley (BR1)
- Broadband speeds in Camberwell (SE5)
- Broadband speeds in Camden Town & Regent's Park (NW1)
- Broadband speeds in Canary Wharf & Isle of Dogs (E14)
- Broadband speeds in Chelsea (SW3)
- Broadband speeds in Chiswick (W4)
- Broadband speeds in City of London (East) & Shoreditch (EC2)
- Broadband speeds in City of London (South East) & Tower Hill (EC3)
- Broadband speeds in City of London (West) & Fleet Street (EC4)
- Broadband speeds in Clapham (SW4)
- Broadband speeds in Clapton (E5)
- Broadband speeds in Clerkenwell & Barbican (EC1)
- Broadband speeds in Covent Garden & Strand (WC2)
- Broadband speeds in Cricklewood & Neasden (NW2)
- Broadband speeds in Croydon (CR0)
- Broadband speeds in Deptford (SE8)
- Broadband speeds in Ealing (W5)
- Broadband speeds in East Dulwich (SE22)
- Broadband speeds in East Ham & Upton Park (E6)
- Broadband speeds in Enfield Town (EN1)
- Broadband speeds in Finsbury Park (N4)
- Broadband speeds in Forest Hill (SE23)
- Broadband speeds in Fulham (SW6)
- Broadband speeds in Greenwich (SE10)
- Broadband speeds in Hackney & Dalston (E8)
- Broadband speeds in Hammersmith (W6)
- Broadband speeds in Hampstead (NW3)
- Broadband speeds in Hanwell (W7)
- Broadband speeds in Harrow (HA1)
- Broadband speeds in Highbury (N5)
- Broadband speeds in Highgate (N6)
- Broadband speeds in Holloway (N7)
- Broadband speeds in Homerton & Victoria Park (E9)
- Broadband speeds in Hornsey (N8)
- Broadband speeds in Ilford (IG1)
- Broadband speeds in Islington & Angel (N1)
- Broadband speeds in Kensington (W8)
- Broadband speeds in Kentish Town (NW5)
- Broadband speeds in Kilburn & West Hampstead (NW6)
- Broadband speeds in Kingston upon Thames (KT1)
- Broadband speeds in Lewisham (SE13)
- Broadband speeds in Leyton (E10)
- Broadband speeds in Leytonstone (E11)
- Broadband speeds in Mayfair & Soho (W1)
- Broadband speeds in Muswell Hill (N10)
- Broadband speeds in New Cross (SE14)
- Broadband speeds in North Kensington & Ladbroke Grove (W10)
- Broadband speeds in Notting Hill (W11)
- Broadband speeds in Paddington & Bayswater (W2)
- Broadband speeds in Peckham (SE15)
- Broadband speeds in Putney (SW15)
- Broadband speeds in Richmond (TW9)
- Broadband speeds in Romford (RM1)
- Broadband speeds in Rotherhithe & Surrey Quays (SE16)
- Broadband speeds in Shepherd's Bush (W12)
- Broadband speeds in South Kensington (SW7)
- Broadband speeds in South Lambeth & Stockwell (SW8)
- Broadband speeds in Southall (UB1)
- Broadband speeds in Southwark & Waterloo (SE1)
- Broadband speeds in St John's Wood (NW8)
- Broadband speeds in Stockwell & Brixton (SW9)
- Broadband speeds in Stoke Newington (N16)
- Broadband speeds in Stratford (E15)
- Broadband speeds in Streatham (SW16)
- Broadband speeds in Tooting (SW17)
- Broadband speeds in Tottenham (N17)
- Broadband speeds in Twickenham (TW1)
- Broadband speeds in Walthamstow (E17)
- Broadband speeds in Walworth & Elephant & Castle (SE17)
- Broadband speeds in Wandsworth (SW18)
- Broadband speeds in West Ealing (W13)
- Broadband speeds in West Kensington & Olympia (W14)
- Broadband speeds in Westminster (SW1A)
- Broadband speeds in Whitechapel & Spitalfields (E1)
- Broadband speeds in Willesden & Kensal Green (NW10)
- Broadband speeds in Wimbledon (SW19)
- Broadband speeds in Wood Green (N22)
North
- Broadband speeds in Bradford City Centre (BD1)
- Broadband speeds in Broomhill & Crookes (S10)
- Broadband speeds in Didsbury (M20)
- Broadband speeds in Headingley (LS6)
- Broadband speeds in Hull City Centre (HU1)
- Broadband speeds in Jesmond (NE2)
- Broadband speeds in Leeds City Centre (LS1)
- Broadband speeds in Liverpool City Centre (L1)
- Broadband speeds in Manchester City Centre (M1)
- Broadband speeds in Newcastle City Centre (NE1)
- Broadband speeds in Sheffield City Centre (S1)
- Broadband speeds in York City Centre (YO1)
Midlands
- Broadband speeds in Birmingham City Centre (B1)
- Broadband speeds in Coventry City Centre (CV1)
- Broadband speeds in Derby City Centre (DE1)
- Broadband speeds in Edgbaston (B15)
- Broadband speeds in Leicester City Centre (LE1)
- Broadband speeds in Nottingham City Centre (NG1)
- Broadband speeds in Stoke-on-Trent (Hanley) (ST1)
- Broadband speeds in Wolverhampton (WV1)
South
- Broadband speeds in Brighton City Centre (BN1)
- Broadband speeds in Bristol City Centre (BS1)
- Broadband speeds in Cambridge City Centre (CB1)
- Broadband speeds in Clifton (BS8)
- Broadband speeds in Milton Keynes Centre (MK9)
- Broadband speeds in Norwich City Centre (NR1)
- Broadband speeds in Oxford City Centre (OX1)
- Broadband speeds in Plymouth City Centre (PL1)
- Broadband speeds in Portsmouth City Centre (PO1)
- Broadband speeds in Reading Town Centre (RG1)
- Broadband speeds in Southampton City Centre (SO14)
Scotland
Wales
Northern Ireland
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