AB35 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 163 postcodes across 1 sector in Aberdeenshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
2%
Superfast
72%
Postcodes
163
AB35 covers 163 postcodes across Aberdeenshire with severely limited ultrafast access. Only 2.1 per cent reach gigabit speeds, and 15 per cent sit below 10 Mbps, marking it as one of the worst-connected districts in this batch.
Broadband speeds in AB35
Share of AB35 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 163 postcodes in the district.
Ultrafast penetration is nearly zero at 2.1 per cent, likely a single parish or settlement with fibre investment. The vast majority (70 per cent, roughly 114 postcodes) have 30-300 Mbps speeds, typical for rural areas without ultrafast. A significant 15 per cent tail below 10 Mbps (about 24 postcodes) reflects classic rural connectivity deficits. Superfast coverage at 72.1 per cent leaves 27.9 per cent below 24 Mbps. Against USO standards, 94.3 per cent meet or exceed minimums, but 5.7 per cent face genuine access gaps. This profile shows AB35 as a remote Aberdeenshire locale, likely moorland or mountain-fringe with sparse premises and limited investment case for traditional infrastructure.
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
AB35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB35 5 | 163 | 72% | 0% | 2% |
All AB35 5 postcodes (163)
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Living in Aberdeenshire
With 163 postcodes and 2.1 per cent ultrafast, AB35 is isolated and rural. House prices are unavailable, but the dominance of 30-300 Mbps (70 per cent) and substantial 15 per cent sub-10 Mbps tail signal remote, low-density settlement where connectivity is secondary to geography.
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
AB35 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit possible in AB35?
Virtually no. 2.1 per cent access ultrafast, so gigabit is available in only the rarest postcodes, if at all.
What is the typical broadband in AB35?
70 per cent experience 30-300 Mbps, adequate for email and browsing but limiting for video streaming or large downloads.
How many AB35 postcodes fall below 10 Mbps?
About 24 postcodes (15 per cent), the second-worst sub-10 percentage in this batch and indicating severe rural connectivity hardship.
Can I get government help if my AB35 postcode lacks broadband?
5.7 per cent fall below USO minimums and qualify for universal service eligibility; check your postcode status.
What alternatives exist for AB35 postcodes with poor fixed broadband?
Satellite broadband and mobile data are fallback options given the remote location and low investment in traditional infrastructure.
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Every postcode in AB35 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