Broadband in M26 1AS

Looking at M26 1AS in Bolton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

33.3% of premises at M26 1AS can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 33.3% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for M26 1AS gives a better picture of what to expect. 33.3% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 33.3% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 33.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 33% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming. 33.3% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Here is how the broadband at M26 1AS maps against common household needs. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at M26 1AS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at M26 1AS fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 33.3% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

0 crimes were reported near M26 1AS in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M26 1AS is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.6 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to M26 1AS is Bury, 4.2 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Bolton is the next closest at 4.2 miles. Salford Central offers another option at 5.8 miles.

Properties around M26 1AS most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Bolton. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at M26 1AS reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for M26 1AS: remote working 85/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

M26 1AS falls within the Bolton local authority area. The M26 postcode area contains 837 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across M26 ranges from 0% to 100%. M26 1AS is below the area average of 98%.

How does M26 1AS compare to its neighbours? M26 1EU (0.03 miles, Bolton) has 96.9% superfast coverage and 96.9% gigabit. M26 1EX (0.05 miles, Bolton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M26 1FT (0.17 miles, Bolton) has 55.6% superfast coverage and 55.6% gigabit. M26 1FW (0.29 miles, Bolton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At M26 1AS, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Bolton has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for M26 1AS, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about M26 1AS, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

M26 1AS in Bolton: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.