BT34 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,476 postcodes across 5 sectors in Newry, Mourne and Down.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,476
BT34 is a large 1,476-postcode district in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon. Gigabit reaches 92.8%, but notably 4.1% of postcodes have fixed wireless coverage.
Broadband speeds in BT34
Share of BT34 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,476 postcodes in the district.
Scale combines with emerging technology at BT34. Gigabit coverage is 92.8%; superfast extends to 97.8%, a gap of 5 percentage points. Fixed wireless infrastructure, absent in most earlier postcodes, appears here at 4.1%, a meaningful alternative for areas where cable or fibre are not yet deployed. Below 30 Mbps is 0.6%; below 10 Mbps is 1.1%. Speed distribution shows 92.8% gigabit, 5% superfast, and 1.1% below 10 Mbps. Fixed wireless at 4.1% suggests this district is experiencing connectivity transition, with cable in core areas and fixed wireless supplementing developing postcodes. Technology diversity reflects active infrastructure rollout.
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
4%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
BT34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT34 1 | 238 | 98% | 0% | 91% |
| BT34 2 | 260 | 99% | 0% | 95% |
| BT34 3 | 312 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| BT34 4 | 369 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| BT34 5 | 297 | 93% | 0% | 86% |
All BT34 1 postcodes (238)
All BT34 2 postcodes (260)
All BT34 3 postcodes (312)
All BT34 4 postcodes (369)
All BT34 5 postcodes (297)
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Living in Newry, Mourne and Down
BT34 shows the emergence of technology diversity. Gigabit cable dominates, but fixed wireless is becoming a complementary option for addresses cable doesn't yet reach. Expect variety in provider options.
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
BT34 broadband FAQs
What's the 4.1% fixed wireless coverage?
Fixed wireless provides high-speed connectivity via radio towers rather than cable or fibre, typically for postcodes awaiting traditional network deployment.
Is fixed wireless a legitimate alternative to cable?
For speed, yes if available to your address. Fixed wireless can deliver 30+ Mbps. Check whether your postcode qualifies.
Does fixed wireless mean cable is absent?
Not necessarily. Both may be available, or fixed wireless may be the only modern option in certain postcodes. Verify your specific location.
How does BT34 connectivity compare to BT33?
BT33 has higher gigabit (98% vs 92.8%). BT34 compensates with fixed wireless options (4.1%). Overall, BT33 is more solidly connected.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources