B33 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 678 postcodes across 3 sectors in Birmingham.
Full fibre
98%
Gigabit
98%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
678
B33 covers 678 Birmingham postcodes with 97.9% full fibre and gigabit availability. Only 0.9% of postcodes fall outside the gigabit-capable band.
Broadband speeds in B33
Share of B33 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 678 postcodes in the district.
Fibre-led infrastructure defines B33's connectivity profile. 98.7% of postcodes reach superfast and above, whilst 97.9% access gigabit speeds via full fibre. The marginal gap between superfast and gigabit suggests nearly the entire district sits on modern fibre networks, with just 7 postcodes on alternative solutions or awaiting upgrades. Speed distribution reflects this fibre concentration: 97.9% at 300 Mbps+, 0.9% in the 30-300 Mbps band, and zero below the superfast threshold. The district exemplifies what mature fibre investment looks like at scale, with most premises able to access gigabit-capable infrastructure and minimal reliance on legacy copper or wireless backups.
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
0%
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
B33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 0 | 238 | 97% | 96% | 96% |
| B33 8 | 212 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| B33 9 | 228 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
All B33 0 postcodes (238)
All B33 8 postcodes (212)
All B33 9 postcodes (228)
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Living in Birmingham
Households relocating to or staying in B33 can plan for gigabit-ready infrastructure as standard. This fibre density translates to real provider options and competitive pricing across most of the district.
Crime per month
2
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
B33 broadband FAQs
How many B33 postcodes lack gigabit?
Just 0.9% or around 6 postcodes fall outside gigabit availability, all capable of 30-300 Mbps.
What's the fibre story in B33?
97.9% of postcodes are passed by full fibre networks, aligning closely with gigabit capability.
Are there any B33 postcodes below superfast speeds?
No. All 678 postcodes reach at least superfast speeds of 30 Mbps or above.
Why might one postcode in B33 have lower speeds than another?
Individual properties may face different network take-up, line faults, or be served by legacy connections even where gigabit infrastructure exists.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in B33 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