AB39 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 531 postcodes across 3 sectors in Aberdeenshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
74%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
531
AB39 covers 531 postcodes across Aberdeenshire with strong ultrafast penetration. 73.7 per cent reach gigabit or ultrafast, with below-USO coverage near zero at 0.4 per cent.
Broadband speeds in AB39
Share of AB39 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 531 postcodes in the district.
Deployment here is unusually strong for Aberdeenshire. 73.7 per cent qualify for gigabit or ultrafast networks, approaching urban density despite the rural location. Superfast reaches 92 per cent, leaving just 8 per cent below 24 Mbps. The 30-300 Mbps band captures 18.4 per cent, a secondary tier of moderate speeds. A small tail (4.9 per cent, roughly twenty-six postcodes) sits between 10 and 30 Mbps, and zero fall below 10 Mbps. Against USO standards, 99.6 per cent clear the floor, with only 0.4 per cent below minimums. This exceptional outcome suggests a wealthy or well-served suburban fringe or a parish that attracted significant infrastructure investment relative to its rural setting.
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
<1%
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
AB39 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB39 2 | 291 | 99% | 0% | 85% |
| AB39 3 | 203 | 82% | 0% | 54% |
| AB39 8 | 37 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
All AB39 2 postcodes (291)
All AB39 3 postcodes (203)
All AB39 8 postcodes (37)
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Living in Aberdeenshire
With 531 postcodes and 73.7 per cent ultrafast, AB39 is a highlight of Aberdeenshire connectivity. House prices are unavailable, but the high gigabit penetration and near-universal USO coverage position it as attractive to connectivity-focused households seeking affordable or semi-rural living.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
AB39 broadband FAQs
Why is AB39 so well connected compared to other Aberdeenshire postcodes?
73.7 per cent ultrafast coverage is exceptional for the region, likely due to village-core proximity or targeted infrastructure investment, marking AB39 as a connectivity hotspot.
Can I rely on gigabit in AB39?
73.7 per cent of premises qualify for gigabit or ultrafast, among the best rates in rural northeast Scotland.
How many premises in AB39 lack superfast?
Only 8 per cent fall below 24 Mbps, and zero sit below 10 Mbps, making this an unusually well-connected district.
How does AB39 compare to nearby AB41 and AB42?
AB39 outperforms both: 73.7 per cent ultrafast against AB41 (57.2 per cent) and AB42 (43.8 per cent), marking it as Aberdeenshire's best-served.
Should I prioritise AB39 for remote work?
Yes. 73.7 per cent gigabit access and zero sub-10 Mbps premises make it a strong choice for connectivity-dependent work.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in AB39 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