B38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 469 postcodes across 3 sectors in Birmingham.
Full fibre
93%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
469
B38 covers 469 Birmingham postcodes and introduces alternative-technology infrastructure as a minor connectivity factor. Full fibre reaches 93.2%, whilst alternative solutions serve 0.2% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in B38
Share of B38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 469 postcodes in the district.
B38 blends fibre and alternative broadband infrastructure. 95.1% reach superfast, with 93.2% on full fibre gigabit networks. Alternative solutions account for 0.2% of postcodes, likely serving properties where fibre is uneconomical to deploy. A single postcode (0.5%) falls below universal service obligation speeds. Speed distribution shows 93.2% at gigabit, 2% capped at superfast, and near-zero below. Around 14 postcodes lack gigabit fibre access. The mix suggests a district in transition, with most premises on modern fibre but pockets still relying on alternative technology or legacy copper fixes. The alternative presence is minimal relative to fibre dominance.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
B38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 0 | 56 | 93% | 78% | 78% |
| B38 8 | 211 | 96% | 96% | 96% |
| B38 9 | 202 | 95% | 95% | 95% |
All B38 0 postcodes (56)
All B38 8 postcodes (211)
All B38 9 postcodes (202)
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Living in Birmingham
B38 residents generally face gigabit-ready infrastructure, though the alternative technology presence hints at geography where fibre density is lower or deployment economics are challenging.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
98/100
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
B38 broadband FAQs
What role does alternative broadband play in B38?
Alternative solutions serve 0.2% of postcodes, typically where traditional fibre is not yet available.
What's the full fibre coverage in B38?
93.2% of postcodes have full fibre gigabit capacity.
Are there postcodes in B38 without basic broadband?
0.5% fall below universal service obligation thresholds, representing 2 postcodes needing special support.
How reliable is broadband across B38?
Most postcodes support gigabit fibre, though a handful depend on alternative solutions or await full-service infrastructure upgrades.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in B38 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