B73 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 478 postcodes across 2 sectors in Birmingham.
Full fibre
93%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
478
B73 encompasses 478 Birmingham postcodes with 92.9% gigabit access. Superfast penetration reaches 98%, showing strong infrastructure across this district.
Broadband speeds in B73
Share of B73 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 478 postcodes in the district.
Ninety-two point nine per cent connect via full fibre and deliver 300+ Mbps speeds across four hundred seventy-eight postcodes. Five per cent sit in the 30-300 Mbps tier, representing pockets with earlier-generation service pending upgrade. Zero postcodes fall short of the universal service obligation and no alternative methods appear. This shape indicates a mature urban deployment with few coverage gaps remaining. Infrastructure investment here concentrated on fibre reach rather than supplementary solutions. Modern capacity supports household video, gaming and remote work reliably.
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
B73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B73 5 | 244 | 99% | 95% | 95% |
| B73 6 | 234 | 97% | 90% | 90% |
All B73 5 postcodes (244)
All B73 6 postcodes (234)
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Living in Birmingham
Four hundred seventy-eight postcodes span this Birmingham sector with consistent gigabit reach.
Crime per month
1
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
B73 broadband FAQs
How much of B73 has full fibre?
92.9% of postcodes deliver full fibre and gigabit capable service.
What about the remaining postcodes?
5% sit in the 30-300 Mbps range. None fall outside the universal service obligation.
Are alternative methods deployed?
No alternative connectivity appears in B73.
How typical is this for Birmingham?
92.9% gigabit reach places B73 in Birmingham's upper quartile for connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in B73 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