BD16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 809 postcodes across 4 sectors in Bradford.
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
809
BD16 spans 809 postcodes with 87.2% gigabit and wireless at 75.6%, representing the mid-tier of Bradford connectivity.
Broadband speeds in BD16
Share of BD16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 809 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 87.2% of BD16 postcodes, with wireless available to 75.6%. This postcode shows a step down from the premium Bradford zones, with a larger tail below full gigabit: 8.5% fall into the 30-300 Mbps band, and 1.5% sit below 10 Mbps. However, superfast reaches 95.6%, meaning most premises can access at least 30 Mbps. The speed profile suggests BD16 covers areas with mixed infrastructure maturity, some recently upgraded, others awaiting further investment. Within 809 postcodes, approximately twelve addresses on average fall below 10 Mbps, representing clusters of infrastructure gaps rather than dispersed shortfalls. The 87.2% gigabit figure leaves 112 postcodes without wired gigabit, approximately 14% of the district, a meaningful gap compared to premium Bradford zones.
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
76%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
BD16 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BD16 1 | 260 | 96% | TBC | 88% |
| BD16 2 | 149 | 99% | TBC | 88% |
| BD16 3 | 176 | 87% | TBC | 75% |
| BD16 4 | 224 | 100% | TBC | 96% |
All BD16 1 postcodes (260)
All BD16 2 postcodes (149)
All BD16 3 postcodes (176)
All BD16 4 postcodes (224)
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Living in Bradford
BD16 is serviceable but not premium. Premises here can reasonably expect superfast speeds; gigabit is available to most but not certain everywhere. The 1.5% below-USO tail deserves attention if your postcode falls within it.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BD16 broadband FAQs
Where does BD16 stand among Bradford postcodes?
BD16's 87.2% gigabit places it mid-table. Premium postcodes (BD10, BD11) exceed 95%, whilst BD16 reflects moderately mature infrastructure.
How many postcodes lack gigabit?
Approximately 105 postcodes (12.8% of 809) do not reach gigabit. Most fall into the superfast band; only 1.5% lack even basic speeds.
What speed should I expect?
Nine in ten will access either 300+ Mbps or 30-300 Mbps. Below-10Mbps postcodes are rare, concentrated in specific localities.
Is wireless essential here?
No. Wired gigabit at 87.2% is the primary option. Wireless at 75.6% provides secondary coverage for those outside wired reach.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BD16 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