BT20 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 658 postcodes across 3 sectors in Ards and North Down.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
658
BT20 encompasses 658 postcodes in Ards and North Down. Universal superfast coverage and 92.6% gigabit reach make it a reliable area for broadband.
Broadband speeds in BT20
Share of BT20 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 658 postcodes in the district.
Every postcode in BT20 reports superfast broadband or better. Gigabit-capable ultrafast serves 92.6% of the 658 postcodes, with 7.4% at 30 to 300 Mbps superfast tier. Zero postcodes fall below USO. This universal superfast foundation, backed by gigabit availability to nine in ten addresses, indicates mature network infrastructure. The 7.4% superfast-only postcodes likely reflect either recent infrastructure deployment (still rolling out gigabit to those addresses) or semi-rural areas where cable has not yet arrived. For nearly all residents, gigabit access is assured. Streaming and uploading are reliably fast.
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
BT20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT20 3 | 248 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| BT20 4 | 230 | 100% | 0% | 90% |
| BT20 5 | 180 | 100% | 0% | 92% |
All BT20 3 postcodes (248)
All BT20 4 postcodes (230)
All BT20 5 postcodes (180)
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Living in Ards and North Down
BT20 covers suburban and semi-rural zones across Ards and North Down with broad infrastructure consistency.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
BT20 broadband FAQs
Is superfast universal in BT20?
Yes. All 658 postcodes report superfast speeds or higher, with no exceptions.
What percentage reach gigabit speeds?
92.6% of postcodes are gigabit-capable, leaving 7.4% on good-quality superfast infrastructure.
Are any postcodes below Universal Service Obligation?
None. Every address meets USO thresholds.
How does BT20 compare to neighbouring codes?
BT20 reaches 92.6% gigabit across 658 postcodes. Nearby areas show varying gigabit reach, making BT20 solidly connected.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in BT20 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