AB31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 647 postcodes across 3 sectors in Aberdeenshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
11%
Superfast
67%
Postcodes
647
AB31 is a 647-postcode Aberdeen City district with poor broadband penetration. Just 11.3 per cent reach gigabit speeds, and 17.9 per cent fall below 10 Mbps, marking it as one of the district's least-connected outward codes.
Broadband speeds in AB31
Share of AB31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 647 postcodes in the district.
Connectivity here is markedly constrained. Gigabit or ultrafast reaches only 11.3 per cent, a fraction of city averages. The majority (55.9 per cent) settle in the 30-300 Mbps band, offering functional but limited capacity for heavy concurrent use. A substantial tail of 17.9 per cent falls below 10 Mbps (roughly 116 postcodes), a significant cohort facing genuine connectivity barriers. Even superfast coverage at 67.3 per cent leaves 32.7 per cent below 24 Mbps. Against USO minimums, 94.2 per cent qualify, but 5.8 per cent sit below or at the 30 Mbps floor, requiring attention. This profile suggests a semi-rural or rural-fringe district with limited network investment to date.
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
6%
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
AB31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB31 4 | 255 | 52% | 0% | 3% |
| AB31 5 | 284 | 87% | 0% | 14% |
| AB31 6 | 108 | 52% | 0% | 23% |
All AB31 4 postcodes (255)
All AB31 5 postcodes (284)
All AB31 6 postcodes (108)
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Living in Aberdeenshire
With 647 postcodes and 17.9 per cent below 10 Mbps, AB31 shows clear infrastructure gaps. House price data is missing, but the low gigabit penetration and substantial sub-10 Mbps tail imply rural or isolated clusters requiring upgraded solutions or ongoing infrastructure rollout.
Remote worker score
51/100
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
AB31 broadband FAQs
Why is AB31 so poorly connected compared to central Aberdeen?
The high sub-10 Mbps share (17.9 per cent) and low gigabit penetration (11.3 per cent) indicate AB31 sits in a periphery zone with less network investment than urban cores.
How many premises in AB31 need broadband upgrades?
About 116 postcodes (17.9 per cent) fall below 10 Mbps and are candidates for satellite, mobile solutions, or government schemes like the USO.
Is AB31 expected to improve soon?
The data reflects current coverage; contact local council or Ofcom's Superfast Broadband programme for investment timeline updates.
Can I get 30 Mbps guaranteed in AB31?
94.2 per cent of postcodes qualify for USO minimums or higher, but 5.8 per cent fall short, so a premise check is essential.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in AB31 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