B44 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 634 postcodes across 3 sectors in Birmingham.
Full fibre
99%
Gigabit
99%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
634
B44 is one of Birmingham's best-connected districts, with 634 postcodes and 98.5% full fibre gigabit availability. Superfast penetration stands at 99.3%, nearly perfect.
Broadband speeds in B44
Share of B44 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 634 postcodes in the district.
B44's infrastructure is highly consolidated around modern fibre networks. Superfast reaches 99.3% of postcodes, with 98.5% supporting gigabit via full fibre. The 0.8-point gap represents just 5 postcodes on alternative solutions, an exceptional concentration. Speed distribution heavily favours gigabit: 98.6% at 300 Mbps+, 0.7% capped at superfast, none below. B44 exemplifies mature fibre markets where most network types have converged on gigabit-capable infrastructure as the baseline offering. The district has achieved what successful infrastructure competition produces: near-total saturation of high-capacity networks. Most residents can plan for gigabit as the default service level.
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
B44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 0 | 237 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| B44 8 | 200 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| B44 9 | 197 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
All B44 0 postcodes (237)
All B44 8 postcodes (200)
All B44 9 postcodes (197)
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Living in Birmingham
B44 offers gigabit-first connectivity as the default assumption for households and businesses. Exceptions are rare enough not to assume, but worth confirming for critical decisions.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
100/100
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
B44 broadband FAQs
Can I assume gigabit in B44?
Probably. 98.5% of postcodes support gigabit, with fewer than 10 postcodes lacking access.
What's the actual gigabit coverage?
98.5% of the 634 postcodes have full fibre gigabit capacity.
How does B44 compare to central Birmingham codes?
B44 ranks among the top-connected districts sampled, matching B34 in fibre deployment intensity.
Are there postcodes in B44 without superfast?
No. All 634 postcodes reach at least 30 Mbps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in B44 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