Best Postcodes for Broadband in North East
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 | NE27 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 2 | NE98 1 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 3 | TS25 3Hartlepool | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 4 | TS5 5Middlesbrough | 99.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 5 | NE15 7Newcastle Upon Tyne | 99.6% gigabit | Open report → |
| 6 | SR5 5Sunderland | 99.6% gigabit | Open report → |
| 7 | NE12 5Newcastle Upon Tyne | 99.5% gigabit | Open report → |
| 8 | TS25 4Hartlepool | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 9 | TS3 7Middlesbrough | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 10 | NE26 3Whitley Bay | 99.2% gigabit | Open report → |
| 11 | TS18 4Stockton-On-Tees | 99.2% gigabit | Open report → |
| 12 | NE25 8Whitley Bay | 99.1% gigabit | Open report → |
| 13 | TS3 9Middlesbrough | 99.1% gigabit | Open report → |
| 14 | TS19 9Stockton-On-Tees | 99% gigabit | Open report → |
| 15 | TS3 0Middlesbrough | 99% gigabit | Open report → |
| 16 | NE4 9Newcastle Upon Tyne | 98.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 17 | NE5 5Newcastle Upon Tyne | 98.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 18 | TS11 7Redcar | 98.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 19 | TS10 2Redcar | 98.8% gigabit | Open report → |
| 20 | TS17 8Stockton-On-Tees | 98.8% gigabit | Open report → |
| 21 | TS24 9Hartlepool | 98.8% gigabit | Open report → |
| 22 | TS5 6Middlesbrough | 98.6% gigabit | Open report → |
| 23 | TS20 2Stockton-On-Tees | 98.5% gigabit | Open report → |
| 24 | SR2 9Sunderland | 98.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 25 | NE32 4Jarrow | 98.2% 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 North East?
Coverage comes from Ofcom Connected Nations. This page orders postcode sectors in North East 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 North East?
Coverage is expanding rapidly across the UK. Some rural areas of North East 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.