BS5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,288 postcodes across 5 sectors in Bristol, City of.
Full fibre
94%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,288
BS5 spans 1,288 postcodes in Bristol City. Full-fibre gigabit reaches 93.7%, paired with tight speed distribution and universal superfast coverage.
Broadband speeds in BS5
Share of BS5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,288 postcodes in the district.
BS5 delivers 93.7% full fibre gigabit across 1,288 postcodes, among Bristol's highest penetration rates. Superfast covers 97.4%, leaving only 3.7% at 30 to 300 Mbps and none below superfast thresholds. The speed_300_plus_share matching gigabit_pct suggests nearly all gigabit postcodes exceed 300 Mbps, with almost no premises in the 30 to 300 Mbps overlap. This clean split indicates mature fibre deployment and minimal infrastructure debt. Approximately 1,207 postcodes access gigabit fibre. The tight speed distribution reflects complete network investment across the district.
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
0%
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
BS5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BS5 0 | 244 | 97% | 94% | 94% |
| BS5 6 | 257 | 99% | 97% | 97% |
| BS5 7 | 279 | 97% | 91% | 91% |
| BS5 8 | 263 | 98% | 91% | 91% |
| BS5 9 | 245 | 97% | 96% | 96% |
All BS5 0 postcodes (244)
All BS5 6 postcodes (257)
All BS5 7 postcodes (279)
All BS5 8 postcodes (263)
All BS5 9 postcodes (245)
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Living in Bristol, City of
BS5 is one of Bristol's most uniformly well-connected districts. Gigabit fibre is the overwhelming default, and the small non-gigabit cohort still exceeds typical UK speeds substantially.
Crime per month
3
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
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
BS5 broadband FAQs
Is BS5 among Bristol's best-served postcodes?
Yes. At 93.7% full fibre gigabit, BS5 ranks in Bristol's top tier alongside BS13.
What about the 3.7% on mid-speed?
Approximately 48 postcodes deliver 30 to 300 Mbps. These are likely isolated pockets awaiting fibre or served by alternative high-speed infrastructure.
Are any postcodes underserved?
No. All 1,288 postcodes in BS5 meet superfast speeds or better.
Should remote workers prioritise BS5?
Absolutely. Gigabit fibre across 93.7% of postcodes ensures fast, reliable work from home connections.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in BS5 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