BN5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 280 postcodes across 1 sector in Horsham.
Gigabit
48%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
280
BN5 encompasses 280 postcodes in Horsham. Gigabit availability is 48%, with nearly half of all premises confined to superfast 30-300 Mbps tiers.
Broadband speeds in BN5
Share of BN5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 280 postcodes in the district.
BN5 represents Horsham's lower-connectivity tier and ranks among this batch's least-well-connected postcodes. Gigabit-capable networks span just 48%, substantially below better-connected areas. The speed split is heavily skewed: 48% gigabit at 300+ Mbps, 44% on superfast 30-300 Mbps, and 1% below 10 Mbps. The 44% on superfast is the largest such cohort across this entire dataset, indicating that nearly half of all premises depend on 30-300 Mbps performance. Superfast availability at 92.1% remains respectable, ensuring near-universal basic broadband. BN5 sits in rural Horsham where fibre deployment remains incomplete and infrastructure lags urban centres by a significant margin.
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
BN5 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BN5 9 | 280 | 92% | TBC | 48% |
All BN5 9 postcodes (280)
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Living in Horsham
Horsham's lower-speed postcodes require careful assessment when choosing broadband. One half access gigabit networks; the other half land on superfast speeds. Households with multiple simultaneous streams or heavy uploads will feel the constraints.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
BN5 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit coverage so low at 48% in BN5?
BN5 sits in rural Horsham where fibre remains patchy. Infrastructure development has been slower than urban areas like central Adur.
Is 44% on superfast a problem for typical household broadband?
30-300 Mbps handles streaming, video calls and remote work for typical households. Multiple simultaneous 4K streams may cause contention.
Should I expect broadband constraints in BN5?
Possibly. Check your specific postcode carefully. Half of BN5 gets gigabit; half gets superfast. Individual results vary significantly.
How much better is urban infrastructure than rural postcodes?
BN5 reaches 48% gigabit. Urban postcodes substantially exceed this figure. Density and early fibre investment create major differences.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BN5 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