AB13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 97 postcodes across 1 sector in Aberdeen City.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
18%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
97
AB13 illustrates a sharp connectivity divide within Aberdeen City. Superfast broadband reaches over 91%, yet gigabit availability plummets to just 17.9%, leaving most premises dependent on mid-range speeds unsuitable for heavy streaming or video conferencing.
Broadband speeds in AB13
Share of AB13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 97 postcodes in the district.
Aberdeen City AB13 is a striking outlier. While superfast speeds (30+ Mbps) reach 91.3% of its 97 premises, gigabit capability exists for only 17.9%. The speed distribution clarifies the constraint: 17.9% achieve 300+ Mbps downloads, but 73.4% are locked into the 30-300 Mbps band. This unusual profile suggests AB13 remains primarily served by copper or lower-tier cable infrastructure, where speeds stay within superfast but fall well short of modern gigabit norms. For households accustomed to fibre or cable in other UK regions, AB13 represents slower service. The presence of 1.3% below 10 Mbps shows that even within this constrained postcode, a small tail faces real difficulty.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
AB13 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB13 0 | 97 | 91% | 0% | 18% |
All AB13 0 postcodes (97)
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Living in Aberdeen City
If you work from home or stream video regularly, AB13 is worth investigating closely. The gigabit shortfall and mid-range speed concentration suggest older infrastructure. Premises here are at genuine risk of speed frustration compared to the rest of Aberdeen City.
Remote worker score
53/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
AB13 broadband FAQs
Why is AB13 so much slower than AB10 and AB11?
The data does not specify the cause, but the 73% concentration in the 30-300 Mbps band suggests copper lines or older cable infrastructure. Gigabit-capable networks simply do not serve most of this postcode.
Will 30-300 Mbps broadband work for home working?
For basic tasks yes, but 4K streaming, video conferencing, or large file uploads will feel sluggish. Most remote workers expect gigabit or at least 100+ Mbps downloads.
Is it worth moving to AB13 for cheaper rent if the broadband is slower?
Only if your work does not require high speeds. Check your specific address against provider networks before committing. Some premises may have better access than the postcode average.
Could AB13 get gigabit broadband?
Possibly, but the gigabit footprint (17.9%) is far below even Aberdeen averages, suggesting limited commercial incentive for further rollout unless subsidised programmes intervene.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in AB13 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources