AB36 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 47 postcodes across 1 sector in Aberdeenshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
<1%
Superfast
6%
Postcodes
47
AB36 is a tiny, highly isolated 47-postcode district across Aberdeenshire suffering severe broadband deprivation. Just 5.8 per cent reach superfast, and over half fall below 10 Mbps, making it the worst-connected outward code in this batch.
Broadband speeds in AB36
Share of AB36 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 47 postcodes in the district.
This remote locality has virtually no modern broadband infrastructure. Superfast reaches only 5.8 per cent (fewer than three postcodes), and gigabit is all but absent at 0.9 per cent. The vast bulk (51.2 per cent, roughly twenty-four premises) sits below 10 Mbps, the single worst sub-10 percentage in the dataset. A further 5 per cent occupy the 30-300 Mbps band. Against USO standards, 60 per cent of AB36 sits below the 30 Mbps floor, qualifying nearly all residents for government universal service protections. This extreme deprivation marks AB36 as a dispersed mountain or moorland community with no investment in fixed-line infrastructure and likely heavy reliance on satellite or mobile alternatives.
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
40%
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
AB36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB36 8 | 47 | 6% | 0% | <1% |
All AB36 8 postcodes (47)
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Living in Aberdeenshire
With only 47 postcodes and 51.2 per cent below 10 Mbps, AB36 is the most underserved district in this set. House prices are unavailable, but the extreme connectivity deficit and isolation suggest a remote highland or moorland settlement where broadband availability plays little role in housing decisions.
Remote worker score
48/100
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
AB36 broadband FAQs
Is AB36 unconnected?
51.2 per cent of premises sit below 10 Mbps outright, making it the worst-served postcode in this batch. Satellite or mobile solutions are essential fallbacks.
How many premises in AB36 have zero superfast access?
94.2 per cent fall below superfast speeds, with only 5.8 per cent reaching 24 Mbps or higher.
Can I get government broadband support in AB36?
Yes. 60 per cent sit below USO minimums and qualify for universal service guarantees or equivalent schemes.
Should I move to AB36 for a remote-work role?
No. With 51.2 per cent below 10 Mbps and only 0.9 per cent at gigabit, broadband is inadequate for professional remote work.
What broadband options exist in AB36?
Satellite (Starlink, Viasat) is the primary option given the lack of fixed infrastructure. Mobile hotspot may assist in low-bandwidth scenarios.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in AB36 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