BS26 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 221 postcodes across 1 sector in Somerset.
Full fibre
84%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
221
BS26 is a small North Somerset postcode district covering 221 postcodes. Gigabit infrastructure reaches nearly 84 per cent, reflecting focused fibre investment.
Broadband speeds in BS26
Share of BS26 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 221 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre and gigabit availability both sit at 83.8 per cent across this compact district of 221 postcodes. Superfast broadband reaches 93.6 per cent of postcodes, below the national average of 97 per cent, suggesting that coverage gaps remain in less accessible areas. The speed tier breakdown reveals 83.8 per cent with gigabit capability and just 9.8 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band. This concentration suggests heavy coverage in core areas and sparse provision elsewhere, typical of phased rollout strategies. No postcodes fall below the universal service obligation minimum of 10 Mbps. The profile indicates selective gigabit deployment concentrated in a subset of the district, with older fibre and copper technologies filling minor gaps.
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
BS26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS26 2 | 221 | 94% | 84% | 84% |
All BS26 2 postcodes (221)
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Living in Somerset
BS26's profile indicates selective gigabit deployment concentrated in a subset of the district, typical of phased fibre rollout strategies where urban-adjacent areas receive infrastructure first.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
97/100
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
BS26 broadband FAQs
What is the gigabit availability figure for BS26?
83.8 per cent of postcodes support gigabit-speed networks, concentrated where full fibre has been deployed.
Does BS26 meet superfast targets?
Superfast is available to 93.6 per cent, slightly below the 97 per cent UK average, leaving a few properties at lower tiers.
Are there unconnected properties in BS26?
No postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, though some lack gigabit or ultrafast capability.
How many postcodes in BS26 sit in the mid-speed range?
9.8 per cent operate between 30 and 300 Mbps, representing connections slower than gigabit but above the universal service baseline.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BS26 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