BT36 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,018 postcodes across 4 sectors in Antrim and Newtownabbey.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,018
BT36 spans 1,018 postcodes across Antrim and Newtownabbey with 99.4% superfast and 96.4% gigabit among the best-served districts in the north.
Broadband speeds in BT36
Share of BT36 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,018 postcodes in the district.
Cable infrastructure dominates here. Superfast reaches 99.4% of postcodes; gigabit sits at 96.4%, a gap of only 3 percentage points. Remarkably, zero postcodes fall below 30 Mbps, and zero are below 10 Mbps, a complete absence of poor-service postcodes in 1,018. Speed distribution is pristine at 96.4% gigabit, 3% superfast, and zero below 10 Mbps. For a district this large, achieving universal coverage with no substandard postcodes is exceptional. This consistent performance across 1,018 postcodes demonstrates successful thorough infrastructure deployment.
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
BT36 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT36 4 | 143 | 100% | 0% | 92% |
| BT36 5 | 289 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
| BT36 6 | 310 | 99% | 0% | 98% |
| BT36 7 | 276 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
All BT36 4 postcodes (143)
All BT36 5 postcodes (289)
All BT36 6 postcodes (310)
All BT36 7 postcodes (276)
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Living in Antrim and Newtownabbey
BT36 represents optimal suburban infrastructure. Gigabit is the norm. Buyers can confidently assume modern, fast broadband across any postcode.
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
BT36 broadband FAQs
Why is BT36 so completely covered?
Antrim and Newtownabbey investment in cable networks has reached nearly all postcodes. Scale and planning converge for complete coverage.
Is gigabit realistic for any BT36 address?
At 96.4%, yes, highly likely. The rare 3% in superfast-only tier have solid speeds; confirmation is still wise but risk is minimal.
Are there any postcodes with below-average speeds?
No. Every postcode in BT36 meets modern standards. This is exceptionally rare for a district this large.
Should connectivity factor into my property search here?
Not significantly. BT36's coverage is so universal that broadband availability is virtually guaranteed for any address you consider.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in BT36 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