CB7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 682 postcodes across 4 sectors in East Cambridgeshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
682
CB7 in East Cambridgeshire combines 77.6% gigabit with 3% wireless across 682 postcodes. Rural spread is evident in a 2.7% below-10Mbps tail.
Broadband speeds in CB7
Share of CB7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 682 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 77.6% of postcodes across this 682-postcode sector, leaving a quarter without gigabit-speed alternatives. Wireless networks serve 3% of addresses, slightly above the East Cambridgeshire average, providing backup coverage where wired infrastructure is unavailable. The speed profile shows 14.4% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, a reliable option for most online tasks when gigabit is out of reach. 2.7% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, a concerning minority in semi-rural areas. Only 0.2% lack Universal Service Obligation coverage entirely. Superfast reaches 92.7%, indicating baseline broadband access nearly everywhere. This district reflects rural-to-suburban transition challenges, where gigabit coverage remains incomplete but fibre and wireless options fill most 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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CB7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB7 4 | 261 | 93% | 0% | 81% |
| CB7 5 | 389 | 92% | 0% | 74% |
| CB7 6 | 24 | 96% | 0% | 96% |
| CB7 7 | 8 | 88% | 0% | 88% |
All CB7 4 postcodes (261)
All CB7 5 postcodes (389)
All CB7 6 postcodes (24)
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Living in East Cambridgeshire
With 682 postcodes, CB7 straddles villages and semi-urban fringes. Broadband planning requires checking each address individually.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
CB7 broadband FAQs
What's the dominant broadband type in CB7?
Gigabit cable at 77.6%. Wireless fills some gaps but isn't the primary option.
How common is slow broadband here?
2.7% fall below 10 Mbps. It's a meaningful minority in a semi-rural district, worth investigating.
Is there a tier between gigabit and below-10Mbps?
Yes. 14.4% of postcodes deliver 30 to 300 Mbps, a reliable middle option if gigabit isn't available.
Should I consider postcodes outside the gigabit 77.6%?
They're not automatically problematic. Most hit superfast speeds. Check what options apply to your specific postcode.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CB7 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