AB43 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 764 postcodes across 4 sectors in Aberdeenshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
31%
Superfast
76%
Postcodes
764
AB43 covers 764 postcodes across Aberdeenshire with moderate gigabit reach. 31.4 per cent access ultrafast networks, while 44.9 per cent sit in the 30-300 Mbps band and 14 per cent fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in AB43
Share of AB43 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 764 postcodes in the district.
The district exhibits the classic rural speed split. 31.4 per cent qualify for gigabit or ultrafast (roughly 240 postcodes), likely concentrated in village cores or well-connected pockets. The bulk (44.9 per cent, 343 postcodes) occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier, the default for rural broadband without modern fibre. A secondary tail of 14 per cent below 10 Mbps (about 107 postcodes) marks significant rural deprivation. Superfast coverage reaches 76.3 per cent, leaving 23.7 per cent below 24 Mbps. Against USO standards, 98.9 per cent qualify, with only 1.1 per cent falling below minimums. The 764-postcode scale alongside dual tiers of moderate and sub-10 speeds suggests a dispersed rural Aberdeenshire community with uneven network investment.
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
AB43 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB43 6 | 152 | 55% | 0% | <1% |
| AB43 7 | 175 | 60% | 0% | 45% |
| AB43 8 | 166 | 75% | 0% | 8% |
| AB43 9 | 271 | 100% | 0% | 54% |
All AB43 6 postcodes (152)
All AB43 7 postcodes (175)
All AB43 8 postcodes (166)
All AB43 9 postcodes (271)
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Living in Aberdeenshire
With 764 postcodes and 44.9 per cent at 30-300 Mbps, AB43 is a large rural district. House price data is absent, but the low gigabit penetration (31.4 per cent) and substantial sub-10 Mbps tail (14 per cent) signal affordable rural housing with predictable broadband trade-offs.
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
AB43 broadband FAQs
What is the most common broadband in AB43?
30-300 Mbps dominates at 44.9 per cent, with gigabit (31.4 per cent) as a secondary tier, leaving 23.7 per cent below superfast standards.
How many AB43 postcodes need broadband alternatives?
About 107 postcodes (14 per cent) sit below 10 Mbps and are candidates for satellite, mobile solutions, or government schemes.
Is remote work feasible across AB43?
Conditional. 31.4 per cent enjoy gigabit, but 44.9 per cent at only 30-300 Mbps and 14 per cent below 10 Mbps make location critical; check your postcode.
How does AB43 compare to AB41?
AB41 exceeds it: 57.2 per cent ultrafast vs. AB43's 31.4 per cent, marking AB41 as better-connected for this size.
Should I expect improvement soon in AB43?
Current data shows 76.3 per cent superfast coverage; contact Aberdeenshire Council for details on any planned gigabit rollout phases.
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Every postcode in AB43 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