CA28 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 912 postcodes across 4 sectors in Cumberland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
83%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
912
CA28 is the largest Cumberland district with 912 postcodes. Infrastructure mirrors CA27 closely: 98.9% superfast, 82.9% gigabit, and virtually no connectivity failures.
Broadband speeds in CA28
Share of CA28 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 912 postcodes in the district.
Despite its size of 912 postcodes, CA28 shows consistent, high-quality network deployment. Gigabit speeds are available to 82.9% of postcodes, with superfast reaching 98.9%. The speed distribution is heavily weighted toward gigabit: 82.9% enjoy 300+ Mbps, 15.9% sit at superfast (30-299 Mbps) speeds. Below-USO premises represent only 0.2% of the district, suggesting isolated gaps at the rural fringes. Sub-10 Mbps speeds affect 0.4%, similarly minor. This large postcode area has received uniform network investment. Fibre or cable infrastructure reaches nearly every property. The gigabit penetration at 82.9% is the highest in this batch, reflecting major provider commitment to CA28's urban and suburban clusters.
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
CA28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA28 6 | 250 | 100% | 0% | 86% |
| CA28 7 | 184 | 99% | 0% | 80% |
| CA28 8 | 249 | 98% | 0% | 75% |
| CA28 9 | 229 | 99% | 0% | 91% |
All CA28 6 postcodes (250)
All CA28 7 postcodes (184)
All CA28 8 postcodes (249)
All CA28 9 postcodes (229)
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Living in Cumberland
The 0.2% below-USO and 0.4% sub-10 Mbps figures may reflect specific rural postcodes or legacy premises requiring targeted upgrades.
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
CA28 broadband FAQs
What's the typical speed in CA28?
Gigabit (300+ Mbps). 82.9% of postcodes access it, making it the most common tier.
Are there problem areas in this large postcode district?
Yes, but small. 0.2% fall below USO, likely concentrated in specific rural postcodes.
Is supplementary technology available as backup?
Supplementary connectivity is not recorded for CA28.
If I'm choosing between postcodes in CA28, what should I prioritise?
Check if your postcode has gigabit. If not, superfast is almost certain to be available anyway.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CA28 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