Best Postcodes for Broadband in East of England
Ordered by the share of premises that can order a gigabit-capable connection.
What this ranks on: the share of premises in each sector that can order a gigabit-capable connection. That is availability, not the speed delivered to any particular address. It is not a judgement about where is a good place to live, and AreaIQ Places does not score areas. Broadband and mobile checker (Ofcom) →
| # | Sector | Gigabit coverage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CM1 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 2 | CO1 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 3 | CO4 7Colchester | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 4 | IP1 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 5 | IP11 6Felixstowe | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 6 | IP25 5Thetford | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 7 | IP28 1Bury St Edmunds | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 8 | IP28 2Bury St Edmunds | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 9 | IP33 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 10 | NR32 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 11 | PE15 5 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 12 | SS6 0 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 13 | SS99 1 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 14 | WD19 4Watford | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 15 | PE7 7Peterborough | 99.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 16 | NR5 8Norwich | 99.8% gigabit | Open report → |
| 17 | CB23 5Cambridge | 99.7% gigabit | Open report → |
| 18 | NR32 4Lowestoft | 99.7% gigabit | Open report → |
| 19 | NR31 8Great Yarmouth | 99.5% gigabit | Open report → |
| 20 | AL1 4St Albans | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 21 | CM6 4Dunmow | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 22 | CB1 3Cambridge | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 23 | IP1 4Ipswich | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 24 | IP2 9Ipswich | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 25 | LU1 1Luton | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, Spring 2026, Open Government Licence v3. Data file refreshed 24 June 2026. Figures describe whole postcode sectors, never a single address or street.
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Questions
Which postcodes have the best broadband in East of England?
Coverage comes from Ofcom Connected Nations. This page orders postcode sectors in East of England by the share of premises that can order a gigabit-capable connection. It measures availability, not the speed actually delivered to any address, and it says nothing about price. Check a specific address on the Ofcom checker before committing to a property.
Is gigabit broadband available in East of England?
Coverage is expanding rapidly across the UK. Some rural areas of East of England may still rely on ADSL or FTTC (superfast). The rankings below show where gigabit is most widely available. Always check your specific address with a broadband provider before committing to a property.