CF36 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 406 postcodes across 2 sectors in Bridgend.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
406
CF36 is Bridgend's standout postcode for connectivity. Nearly all premises have access to gigabit, with less than one per cent falling short of superfast speeds.
Broadband speeds in CF36
Share of CF36 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 406 postcodes in the district.
96% of postcodes support gigabit, and 99.2% reach superfast. This is high-tier performance by UK standards. Only 3.2% of premises sit in the 30-300 Mbps bracket, and a tiny 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps. Wireless infrastructure appears in only 0.5% of postcodes. The network here is predominantly wired infrastructure delivering consistently high speeds across 406 postcodes. CF36's profile is remarkable for its coherence. The digital divide is minimal, concentration in gigabit is extreme, and middle-speed premises are rare exceptions. This is the shape of network investment when incumbents and competing providers both build out the same area.
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
CF36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF36 3 | 238 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| CF36 5 | 168 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
All CF36 3 postcodes (238)
All CF36 5 postcodes (168)
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Living in Bridgend
Working or streaming from anywhere in CF36 carries minimal risk. The digital divide is nearly invisible in this postcode.
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
CF36 broadband FAQs
What share of CF36 gets gigabit?
95.9% of the 406 postcodes, a high achievement for a Welsh area.
Are there postcodes here below the universal service obligation?
Only 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps; no postcodes miss the USO entirely.
What's the broadband outlier rate in CF36?
3.2% occupy the 30-300 Mbps middle ground; 96% leap straight to gigabit.
Does CF36's gigabit rely on wireless infrastructure?
Almost no. 0.5% of postcodes use wireless infrastructure; the rest are fixed-line networks.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CF36 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