BT40 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 720 postcodes across 3 sectors in Mid and East Antrim.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
720
BT40 covers 720 postcodes across Mid and East Antrim. While 85% can access gigabit speeds, a wider spread of lower tiers suggests mixed infrastructure than the strongest urban cores.
Broadband speeds in BT40
Share of BT40 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 720 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit connectivity reaches 85.3% of BT40 postcodes, typically via cable networks serving Mid and East Antrim's towns. The remaining 15% splits into two groups: 7.3% access 30 to 300 Mbps superfast speeds (above the UK average of 75 Mbps), and 4% fall below 10 Mbps. Below-USO premises (those outside the universal service obligation threshold) account for just 0.6%. The gigabit tail is meaningful but manageable. Most postcodes cluster either at the top tier or in the mid-speed band, reflecting infrastructure investment concentrated in town centres. This distribution suggests BT40 encompasses both well-connected urban zones and less-developed periphery areas. The postcode's spread across several settlements likely accounts for the variation.
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
BT40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BT40 1 | 224 | 98% | 0% | 89% |
| BT40 2 | 286 | 93% | 0% | 88% |
| BT40 3 | 210 | 86% | 0% | 78% |
All BT40 1 postcodes (224)
All BT40 2 postcodes (286)
All BT40 3 postcodes (210)
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Living in Mid and East Antrim
Move to BT40 expecting cable gigabit in the majority of locations. A meaningful minority will need to plan for superfast or fibre alternatives. House prices data is not available, so value comparison with neighbouring districts isn't possible.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
BT40 broadband FAQs
What speeds should I expect if I can't get gigabit in BT40?
About 7 in 100 postcodes offer 30-300 Mbps superfast service. Fewer than 1 in 25 sit below that threshold.
How many premises are really underserved here?
Postcodes below the USO floor (< 2 Mbps) are scarce at 0.6%. Broadband is available across BT40, though not uniformly fast.
Does BT40 split between urban and rural coverage?
The data shows infrastructure variation, likely reflecting the postcode's spread across several towns. City centres tend toward gigabit; outer areas settle for superfast or below.
Should I check coverage before moving to a specific street in BT40?
Yes. A 15% drop-off in gigabit availability suggests enough postcode-level variation to warrant a provider check before committing.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in BT40 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