CA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 348 postcodes across 2 sectors in Cumberland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
61%
Superfast
84%
Postcodes
348
CA5 reflects more rural connectivity challenges. Superfast reaches 84.2%, gigabit just 60.8%, and 8.5% of premises report sub-10 Mbps speeds. Fixed wireless covers 7.5% of the district.
Broadband speeds in CA5
Share of CA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 348 postcodes in the district.
This postcode area sits at the regional connectivity frontier. Gigabit reaches 60.8% of the 348 postcodes, but gaps widen toward slower tiers. Superfast covers 84.2% only. Below-USO premises account for 2%, a notable gap in coverage. Notably, 8.5% record sub-10 Mbps speeds, a material tail of properties on legacy infrastructure. Supplementary technology penetration is higher here at 7.5%, reflecting infrastructure innovation to serve harder-to-reach areas. The speed distribution: 60.8% gigabit, 23.4% superfast, 8.5% below 10 Mbps. Investment in modern networks has been selective. Rural areas particularly lag. Emerging technologies are being deployed to fill gaps.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
8%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CA5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA5 6 | 187 | 88% | 0% | 60% |
| CA5 7 | 161 | 80% | 0% | 62% |
All CA5 6 postcodes (187)
All CA5 7 postcodes (161)
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Living in Cumberland
Premises in CA5 should verify their postcode carefully. Rural properties may need to explore fixed wireless or confirm planned upgrades.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
CA5 broadband FAQs
Will broadband be available if I move to CA5?
Likely, but with caveats. Superfast reaches 84.2%, but 2% fall below government minimums. Check your postcode.
How common is fixed wireless in CA5?
7.5% of the district relies on it, making it a meaningful option for premises that can't access fibre or cable.
What's the risk for remote work here?
60.8% have gigabit available. The 8.5% with sub-10 Mbps speeds would struggle with video conferencing or simultaneous uploads.
Are network upgrades planned for slow-speed postcodes?
Fixed wireless adoption at 7.5% suggests providers are investing in alternatives. Check with local suppliers about timelines.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CA5 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