CA2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 947 postcodes across 4 sectors in Cumberland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
947
CA2 is the top performer in the Cumberland group, covering 947 postcodes. Superfast reaches 99.4%, gigabit 93.8%, with zero below-USO coverage.
Broadband speeds in CA2
Share of CA2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 947 postcodes in the district.
This district represents mature, detailed broadband deployment at scale. Superfast access spans 99.4% of premises, achieving virtual saturation. Gigabit services reach 93.8% via cable infrastructure, representing near-universal high-speed availability. The speed distribution shows 94.3% capable of 300 Mbps or above, with only 5.1% in the intermediate 30-300 Mbps band. Crucially, zero postcodes fall below USO standard. This is the only district in this batch achieving this distinction. Cable gigabit has penetrated so thoroughly that the baseline connectivity expectation is gigabit-capable. Most households can expect multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth activities without constraint. Digital exclusion is structurally eliminated.
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
1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CA2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2 4 | 240 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| CA2 5 | 221 | 99% | 0% | 88% |
| CA2 6 | 237 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| CA2 7 | 249 | 99% | 0% | 95% |
All CA2 4 postcodes (240)
All CA2 5 postcodes (221)
All CA2 6 postcodes (237)
All CA2 7 postcodes (249)
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Living in Cumberland
CA2 is a benchmark for what detailed cable deployment delivers: universal superfast access and near-universal gigabit capability.
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
CA2 broadband FAQs
Does CA2 guarantee gigabit broadband?
Gigabit services are available to 93.8% of postcodes; near-universal availability, though location-specific checks remain advisable.
Are there any postcodes without superfast broadband?
Only 0.6% lack superfast access, fewer than 1 in 150 postcodes, an exceptional achievement.
Why is this postcode so much better-connected than others?
Cable infrastructure investment has been detailed here; this area sits at the core of cable deployment zones.
What speeds should residents plan for?
Expect gigabit-capable broadband as standard; over 94% of postcodes have access to 300 Mbps or faster.
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