BS31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 680 postcodes across 3 sectors in Bath and North East Somerset.
Full fibre
88%
Gigabit
88%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
680
BS31 covers 680 postcodes in Bath and North East Somerset with exceptional gigabit penetration at 88 per cent. This rivals major urban areas.
Broadband speeds in BS31
Share of BS31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 680 postcodes in the district.
Baths BS31 across its 680 postcodes shows exceptionally strong connectivity, substantially above UK averages. Full fibre and gigabit capability both reach 88 per cent, demonstrating coherent FTTP rollout where infrastructure investment directly translates to usable performance. This penetration rivals major cities and reflects deliberate strategy prioritising FTTP in Baths urban belt and surrounding well-populated zones. Superfast is nearly universal at 94.6 per cent.
Speed distribution is dominated by gigabit services at 88 per cent, with only 6.6 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps tier and negligible sub-10 Mbps provision. A single postcode (0.1 per cent) falls marginally below the universal service obligation, representing one property or small cluster in a rarely underserved area. BS31 demonstrates how regional investment in full-fibre infrastructure can rival conurbation-scale deployment. The alignment between full-fibre (88%) and gigabit capability shows efficient delivery from infrastructure to speed performance. Households here can rely on gigabit availability in most postcodes.
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
BS31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS31 1 | 273 | 97% | 91% | 91% |
| BS31 2 | 289 | 92% | 83% | 83% |
| BS31 3 | 118 | 96% | 95% | 95% |
All BS31 1 postcodes (273)
All BS31 2 postcodes (289)
All BS31 3 postcodes (118)
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Living in Bath and North East Somerset
BS31 demonstrates how regional investment in full fibre can rival major conurbations. The high gigabit penetration indicates dense deployment supporting business and household demands across a mix of urban and suburban settings.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
98/100
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
BS31 broadband FAQs
How does BS31's fibre coverage compare to UK averages?
At 88 per cent full fibre, BS31 substantially exceeds the 2026 UK average of 69 per cent premises passed.
What is the proportion of mid-speed connections in BS31?
Only 6.6 per cent operate in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. The vast majority (88 per cent) have gigabit capability.
Are there any premises without adequate broadband in BS31?
Virtually none. One postcode (0.1 per cent) sits marginally outside the 10 Mbps minimum. All others exceed it.
Which areas of Bath and North East Somerset does BS31 cover?
BS31 encompasses postcodes across the district, though the 88 per cent gigabit figure suggests concentration in urban Bath and high-demand suburbs.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BS31 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