Broadband in SA1 3LZ

Castle is home to SA1 3LZ. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at SA1 3LZ stands at 88.9%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 77.8% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 77.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

The speed distribution at SA1 3LZ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 11.1% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 77.8% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

What do the broadband speeds at SA1 3LZ mean in practice? Most premises have superfast speeds. Remote working with video calls and cloud tools should be manageable for most households.

FWA broadband has not reached SA1 3LZ yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At SA1 3LZ, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 88.9% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at SA1 3LZ is rated Low. Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at SA1 3LZ reaches 95%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for SA1 3LZ: remote working 50/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for SA1 3LZ is Swansea. The immediate area is Castle, a distinct community within the wider district. The SA1 postcode area contains 1195 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across SA1 ranges from 0% to 100%. SA1 3LZ is below the area average of 98%.

How does SA1 3LZ compare to its neighbours? SA1 3NE (0.04 miles, castle) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SA1 1ED (0.04 miles, castle) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. SA1 1SN (0.06 miles, waterfront) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At SA1 3LZ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Castle has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for SA1 3LZ, here is what stands out. Swansea as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Castle has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for SA1 3LZ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

SA1 3LZ in Castle: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.