B74 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 751 postcodes across 3 sectors in Birmingham.
Full fibre
85%
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
751
B74 covers 751 Birmingham postcodes with a notable split: gigabit reaches 84.6%, while 14.2% sit in the 30-300 Mbps band. This postcode shows earlier-generation infrastructure persisting.
Broadband speeds in B74
Share of B74 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 751 postcodes in the district.
Here the infrastructure mix shifts noticeably lower than nearby codes across seven hundred fifty-one postcodes. Eighty-four point six per cent deliver gigabit capable networks via full fibre infrastructure; 14.2% occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier served by cable or legacy copper. This six-percentage-point gap between superfast (99.2%) and gigabit suggests mixed network generations across different neighbourhoods. No alternative connectivity methods appear and 0.1% sit outside USO thresholds, indicating a maturing but incomplete upgrade cycle. Sustained investment would bring remaining postcodes toward gigabit capability and modern performance.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
B74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B74 2 | 258 | 99% | 82% | 82% |
| B74 3 | 255 | 99% | 91% | 91% |
| B74 4 | 238 | 99% | 81% | 81% |
All B74 2 postcodes (258)
All B74 3 postcodes (255)
All B74 4 postcodes (238)
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Living in Birmingham
Seven hundred fifty-one postcodes in this Birmingham area show the rollout's uneven progress through different neighbourhoods.
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
B74 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit coverage lower in B74?
14.2% of postcodes remain in the 30-300 Mbps range, suggesting areas not yet upgraded to full fibre.
What infrastructure supports B74?
Gigabit reach at 84.6% reflects fibre deployment, while 14.2% likely rely on cable or copper networks.
Should I assume my postcode has gigabit?
No. Enter your postcode to confirm. One in seven addresses here sit below gigabit capability.
Are alternative methods bridging gaps?
No alternative connectivity deployment appears. Upgrade relies on wired infrastructure alone.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources