B49 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 376 postcodes across 2 sectors in Stratford-on-Avon.
Full fibre
78%
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
376
B49 spans 376 postcodes in Stratford-on-Avon with 78% full fibre coverage and the highest alternative-technology penetration in the batch at 8.1%.
Broadband speeds in B49
Share of B49 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 376 postcodes in the district.
B49 demonstrates the clearest infrastructure divergence in this sample. Superfast reaches 93.4%, but gigabit via full fibre is only 78%. The 15.4-point gap reflects 58 postcodes on non-fibre solutions. Alternative connections serve 8.1% of postcodes, the largest proportion in any sampled district, indicating a rural or dispersed area where wired infrastructure deployment is less economic. Speed split shows 78% at gigabit, 15.4% superfast-capped, and 1% below universal service obligation thresholds. B49 is clearly the most underserved district in this collection, reflecting the rural nature and lower infrastructure investment relative to urban Birmingham areas.
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
8%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
B49 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B49 5 | 172 | 91% | 68% | 68% |
| B49 6 | 204 | 96% | 86% | 86% |
All B49 5 postcodes (172)
All B49 6 postcodes (204)
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Living in Stratford-on-Avon
B49 residents must check their postcode carefully. Gigabit cannot be assumed; alternative and copper-capped postcodes are common across the district.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
96/100
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
B49 broadband FAQs
Why does B49 have so much alternative connectivity?
8.1% of postcodes depend on alternative technologies, likely reflecting Stratford-on-Avon's rural character where fibre investment is limited.
What's B49's actual gigabit reach?
78% of postcodes have full fibre gigabit. 15.4% are capped at 30-300 Mbps, and 8.1% are served by alternative connections.
How many B49 postcodes fall below universal service standards?
Around four postcodes (1%) lack adequate speeds and may need special support or infrastructure upgrades.
Should I move to B49 for broadband reasons?
Only if your postcode has confirmed fibre or alternative infrastructure. A quarter of the district faces speed limitations.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in B49 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