Best Postcodes for Broadband in South West
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 | BA13 2Westbury | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 2 | BS34 4Bristol | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 3 | DT1 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 4 | GL3 5Gloucester | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 5 | GL7 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 6 | SN2 5Swindon | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 7 | SN2 9 | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 8 | SN3 0Swindon | 100% gigabit | Open report → |
| 9 | BH12 5Poole | 99.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 10 | SN2 7Swindon | 99.9% gigabit | Open report → |
| 11 | EX1 4Exeter | 99.6% gigabit | Open report → |
| 12 | GL51 8Cheltenham | 99.6% gigabit | Open report → |
| 13 | BH9 1Bournemouth | 99.5% gigabit | Open report → |
| 14 | BS21 5Clevedon | 99.5% gigabit | Open report → |
| 15 | GL7 0Cirencester | 99.5% gigabit | Open report → |
| 16 | BH9 3Bournemouth | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 17 | GL51 7Cheltenham | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 18 | PL1 5Plymouth | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 19 | SN2 1Swindon | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 20 | SN2 8Swindon | 99.4% gigabit | Open report → |
| 21 | BH10 5Bournemouth | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 22 | BS4 1Bristol | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 23 | PL3 4Plymouth | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 24 | SN25 4Swindon | 99.3% gigabit | Open report → |
| 25 | SN3 3Swindon | 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 South West?
Coverage comes from Ofcom Connected Nations. This page orders postcode sectors in South West 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 South West?
Coverage is expanding rapidly across the UK. Some rural areas of South West 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.