BT31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 285 postcodes across 1 sector in Newry, Mourne and Down.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
285
BT31 covers 285 postcodes in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon with 97.6% superfast and 91.7% gigabit availability.
Broadband speeds in BT31
Share of BT31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 285 postcodes in the district.
Within Armagh's portfolio of postcodes, BT31 occupies the mid-to-high range. Gigabit infrastructure reaches 91.7%; superfast extends to 97.6%, a gap of 5.9 percentage points that again suggests alternative providers. Below-30 Mbps coverage is 0.4%, approximately one postcode in 285. The real connectivity tail is 1.1% below 10 Mbps. Speed distribution shows 91.7% gigabit, 5.9% superfast, and 1.1% below 10 Mbps. This profile mirrors nearby districts where cable is primary but not monolithic. The pattern reflects Armagh's mixed infrastructure with cable reaching most areas but alternative providers supplementing coverage.
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
BT31 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT31 9 | 285 | 98% | 0% | 92% |
All BT31 9 postcodes (285)
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Living in Newry, Mourne and Down
Connectivity in BT31 is reliable but not certain. Gigabit is the statistical norm, superfast a reliable fallback, and poor service uncommon but present. Property hunters should verify before committing.
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
BT31 broadband FAQs
What's driving the 5.9% without gigabit?
Alternative providers (smaller networks or LTE-based services) deliver superfast without cable infrastructure. These postcodes receive solid speeds but not gigabit.
How many postcodes fall below 10 Mbps?
1.1% of 285 postcodes is roughly 3 affected postcodes. Real but small. Check your address.
Is gigabit the safe assumption here?
Not universally. At 91.7%, gigabit is likely but 1 in 11 postcodes may lack it. Verify with your provider.
How does BT31 compare to nearby BT25?
BT31 is slightly better connected. Gigabit is 91.7% here versus 91.3% in BT25; below-10 Mbps is 1.1% here versus 1% in BT25 marginal differences.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BT31 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