BT22 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 573 postcodes across 2 sectors in Ards and North Down.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
573
BT22 is a larger district of 573 postcodes in Ards and North Down where superfast speeds reach 98.4% of addresses and gigabit sits at 95.6%.
Broadband speeds in BT22
Share of BT22 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 573 postcodes in the district.
This district's connectivity story is dominated by cable infrastructure. Ultrafast and gigabit coverage coincide at 95.6%, suggesting unified cable deployment. Superfast connections extend to 98.4%, capturing most remaining postcodes. Below the mainstream, 0.5% of postcodes miss the 30 Mbps threshold, while 0.7% report speeds below 10 Mbps, a concentration in postcodes with shared characteristics rather than scattered coverage gaps. The speed breakdown shows 95.6% at gigabit tier, 2.8% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, and a thin tail below 10 Mbps. The alignment of superfast and gigabit figures suggests cable is the primary infrastructure across BT22. Households here enjoy reliable high-speed options with minimal variability.
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
BT22 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT22 1 | 272 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
| BT22 2 | 301 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
All BT22 1 postcodes (272)
All BT22 2 postcodes (301)
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Living in Ards and North Down
The slight variance between superfast (98.4%) and gigabit (95.6%) means a handful of postcodes have reliable superfast service without cable-gigabit options. For property hunters, this suggests cable is the primary infrastructure; alternative providers may exist but remain patchy.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
BT22 broadband FAQs
Why is superfast coverage (98.4%) higher than gigabit (95.6%)?
Some postcodes receive superfast speeds via providers other than cable networks. These alternatives may not extend to gigabit capability.
How many postcodes fall below the 30 Mbps minimum?
0.5% of BT22's postcodes are below the Universal Service Obligation threshold, affecting approximately 3 postcodes district-wide.
Is there significant variation within this district?
Variation exists at postcode level, but the strong superfast (98.4%) and gigabit (95.6%) figures suggest consistent modern infrastructure across most of BT22.
What download speeds should I expect here?
95.6% of postcodes record typical downloads at 300 Mbps or faster. Expect gigabit infrastructure in most areas, though real-world speeds may differ by provider.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BT22 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