CA12 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 463 postcodes across 2 sectors in Cumberland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
63%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
463
CA12 covers 463 postcodes in Cumberland. Gigabit availability reaches 62.6%, driven by cable network coverage.
Broadband speeds in CA12
Share of CA12 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 463 postcodes in the district.
Just over 91% of premises can access superfast broadband. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 62.6% of the postcodes, all delivered via cable infrastructure. The speed distribution shows a strong concentration at the top: nearly two-thirds of premises fall into the 300 Mbps and above bracket, with a further 28.5% in the 30-300 Mbps band. The below-USO premises, those unable to reach 30 Mbps, comprise only 1.2% of postcodes, and merely 3% sit below 10 Mbps. This places CA12 well above the national average for connectivity. Most households have access to speeds that support multiple simultaneous users and demanding applications.
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
CA12 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA12 4 | 232 | 90% | 0% | 64% |
| CA12 5 | 231 | 92% | 0% | 62% |
All CA12 4 postcodes (232)
All CA12 5 postcodes (231)
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Living in Cumberland
The rapid uptake of gigabit speeds reflects cable network maturity across the district. Premises with access to these higher speeds have moved well past basic connectivity concerns. Few households face genuine connectivity challenges.
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
CA12 broadband FAQs
What's the fastest broadband available in CA12?
Gigabit-capable services (1,000 Mbps+) are accessible to nearly two-thirds of postcodes through cable networks.
Are there poorly connected parts of CA12?
Below-USO coverage affects only 1.2% of postcodes, making poor connectivity exceptionally rare.
Is fibre available here?
The coverage data shows no full fibre availability, though cable gigabit services provide equivalent speeds.
What speeds can most premises actually achieve?
Over 62% of postcodes have access to 300 Mbps or faster speeds through cable networks.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CA12 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