AB16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 686 postcodes across 3 sectors in Aberdeen City.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
99%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
686
AB16 is Aberdeen City's smallest outward code with just 686 postcodes, yet achieves exceptional gigabit reach. 99.1 per cent of premises access ultrafast networks, and below-USO coverage is virtually zero.
Broadband speeds in AB16
Share of AB16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 686 postcodes in the district.
Coverage is nearly complete. 99.1 per cent enjoy gigabit speeds or cable network speeds of 300 Mbps and above, with less than half a per cent able to reach only 30-300 Mbps. The below-10 Mbps segment is negligible at 0.1 per cent. Even the USO floor of 30 Mbps is reached by 100 per cent of postcodes in this tight cluster. The absence of sub-USO coverage sets AB16 apart from more rural Scottish districts, which commonly see 5-10 per cent below the 30 Mbps threshold.
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
AB16 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB16 5 | 248 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| AB16 6 | 200 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| AB16 7 | 238 | 99% | 0% | 99% |
All AB16 5 postcodes (248)
All AB16 6 postcodes (200)
All AB16 7 postcodes (238)
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Living in Aberdeen City
The district covers just 686 postcodes, suggesting a compact urban locality with uniform infrastructure investment. House price data is not available, but the density of gigabit-capable premises points to a well-served commercial or suburban core rather than isolated or rural parcels.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
AB16 broadband FAQs
Why does AB16 have such high gigabit availability?
The small, dense postcode count and apparent proximity to urban Aberdeen infrastructure means network rollout has reached nearly every premise.
Can I rely on getting 300 Mbps in AB16?
Yes. 99.1 per cent of postcodes qualify for gigabit or ultrafast services, though you should verify with your ISP at your specific address.
Are there any postcodes in AB16 with poor broadband?
Very few. Only 0.5 per cent of premises fall below ultrafast, and the sub-10 Mbps tail is negligible.
What is the difference between AB16 and neighbouring AB15?
AB16 achieves near-universal gigabit coverage while AB15, which is larger, has a 1.2 per cent sub-10 Mbps tail and wider variation in available speeds.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in AB16 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