BA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 769 postcodes across 3 sectors in Somerset.
Gigabit
60%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
769
BA5 spans 769 postcodes in Somerset where wireless deployment is exceptionally high at 40.4%. Gigabit reaches only 60.2%, highlighting infrastructure constraints.
Broadband speeds in BA5
Share of BA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 769 postcodes in the district.
BA5 exhibits the most pronounced wireless dependency in this batch. 40.4% of postcodes, roughly 310 properties, depend on it, indicating substantial portions of the outward code lack wired infrastructure. Gigabit reaches 60.2%, and 25.9% of postcodes fall into the 30-300Mbps band. The 5.9% recording below-10Mbps speeds affects approximately 45 postcodes. Superfast spans 88.2%, a respectable baseline, but the reliance on wireless for four in every ten postcodes fundamentally shapes broadband reality here. The concentration of wireless access exceeds all other codes in this batch by significant margin. This technology carries practical trade-offs for latency-sensitive tasks. Buyers in BA5 must treat wireless deployment as a primary decision point before commitment.
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
40%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
BA5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA5 1 | 286 | 90% | TBC | 62% |
| BA5 2 | 276 | 98% | TBC | 67% |
| BA5 3 | 207 | 74% | TBC | 49% |
All BA5 1 postcodes (286)
All BA5 2 postcodes (276)
All BA5 3 postcodes (207)
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Living in Somerset
BA5 is predominantly rural or remote. The 40.4% wireless share reflects deliberate policy decisions by providers to skip wired infrastructure in favour of wireless alternatives. This technology carries practical trade-offs for latency-sensitive tasks. Buyers should treat this as a decision point: wireless may suffice for casual use, but remote workers should trial provider solutions extensively before committing.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
53/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BA5 broadband FAQs
Why do four in ten postcodes in BA5 use wireless?
Geography and deployment economics drive the decision. Extending wired networks to scattered rural premises often costs more than wireless deployment, so providers chose the latter for roughly 310 postcodes.
Is wireless adequate for streaming and video calls?
It can be, but congestion risk is higher than wired networks. Peak hours may degrade performance. Test thoroughly with your provider before relying on it for work.
What if I need reliable gigabit broadband in BA5?
60.2% of postcodes support it. Focus property searches on gigabit-enabled postcodes if connectivity is a priority.
How does BA5 compare to neighbouring Somerset codes?
Wireless at 40.4% far exceeds peers like BA6 (5.6%). BA5 is notably more remote or geographically dispersed.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in BA5 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