BS40 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 713 postcodes across 5 sectors in North Somerset.
Full fibre
75%
Gigabit
75%
Superfast
86%
Postcodes
713
BS40 spans 713 postcodes in Bath and North East Somerset with uneven connectivity. Superfast reaches 86.1 per cent but full fibre lags at 75.4 per cent.
Broadband speeds in BS40
Share of BS40 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 713 postcodes in the district.
A significant connectivity gap marks BS40 across its 713 postcodes. Full fibre and gigabit both sit at 75.4 per cent, below BS31 (88 per cent) and BS39 (80.1 per cent). Superfast coverage is wider at 86.1 per cent, suggesting VDSL serves a material share of properties. Speed distribution shows 75.4 per cent with gigabit capability and 10.7 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps tier via VDSL or legacy fibre. However, 1.1 per cent of postcodes fall short of the universal service obligation, an unusual gap within Bath and North East Somerset, likely reflecting remote rural pockets or copper-only areas. This district ranks among the region's least-densely-fibre-served areas.
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
BS40 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS40 5 | 217 | 89% | 75% | 75% |
| BS40 6 | 139 | 82% | 81% | 81% |
| BS40 7 | 105 | 83% | 67% | 67% |
| BS40 8 | 214 | 86% | 79% | 79% |
| BS40 9 | 38 | 93% | 63% | 63% |
All BS40 5 postcodes (217)
All BS40 6 postcodes (139)
All BS40 7 postcodes (105)
All BS40 8 postcodes (214)
All BS40 9 postcodes (38)
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Living in North Somerset
BS40's lower-than-average gigabit penetration indicates incomplete FTTP rollout across a geographically dispersed district. Households within the fibre footprint benefit from gigabit speeds, but others rely on VDSL or basic copper services.
Remote worker score
93/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BS40 broadband FAQs
Why is BS40 less well-connected than nearby Bath postcodes?
Full fibre sits at 75.4 per cent, compared to BS31's 88 per cent and BS39's 80.1 per cent. This suggests FTTP has focused on denser urban areas first.
How many properties in BS40 lack gigabit access?
About 177 postcodes (24.8 per cent) sit outside the gigabit footprint, accessing superfast or mid-speed services.
Are there postcodes without adequate broadband in BS40?
Yes, 1.1 per cent (roughly eight postcodes) fall short of 10 Mbps. This is the highest shortfall within Bath and North East Somerset and warrants investigation for targeted infrastructure investment.
What speed can non-fibre properties in BS40 expect?
10.7 per cent access 30 to 300 Mbps via VDSL or legacy fibre. Some of the 1.1 per cent fall below this due to geographic isolation or copper-only connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BS40 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