BT38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 900 postcodes across 3 sectors in Mid and East Antrim.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
900
BT38 comprises 900 postcodes across Antrim and Newtownabbey with 99.2% superfast and 95.2% gigabit availability.
Broadband speeds in BT38
Share of BT38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 900 postcodes in the district.
A large district with very tight coverage. Superfast reaches 99.2%; gigabit sits at 95.2%, a gap of only 4 percentage points. Zero postcodes fall below 30 Mbps. Only 0.2% are below 10 Mbps, approximately two postcodes in 900. Speed distribution shows 95.2% gigabit, 4% superfast, and 0.2% below 10 Mbps. The consistency across 900 postcodes, combined with near-universal superfast, suggests mature infrastructure with gigabit as the primary tier. This large-scale uniformity reflects successful cable deployment across an entire postcode district.
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
BT38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT38 7 | 271 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| BT38 8 | 369 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| BT38 9 | 260 | 98% | 0% | 93% |
All BT38 7 postcodes (271)
All BT38 8 postcodes (369)
All BT38 9 postcodes (260)
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Living in Mid and East Antrim
BT38 is highly predictable. Gigabit is the norm; superfast a reliable fallback. Property hunters can assume modern broadband.
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
BT38 broadband FAQs
Why is the gap between superfast and gigabit just 4%?
Cable infrastructure serves nearly all postcodes, making superfast and gigabit figures similar. The 4% likely reflects boundaries or minimal non-cable coverage.
How many postcodes face poor service?
Only 0.2% of 900 postcodes roughly two postcodes below 10 Mbps. Exceptional cases.
Can I safely assume gigabit for my address?
Likely. At 95.2%, gigabit is the statistical norm, though the 4% outliers exist. Confirm with providers, but risk is low.
Is BT38 comparable to BT37?
Nearly identical. BT37 has slightly higher superfast (99.7% vs 99.2%) and gigabit (97% vs 95.2%). Both are among the best-connected in Antrim.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in BT38 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