CF44 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,007 postcodes across 5 sectors in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
72%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
1,007
CF44 is Merthyr Tydfil's largest postcode area, spanning 1,007 postcodes with two-thirds supporting gigabit and a notable minority below superfast.
Broadband speeds in CF44
Share of CF44 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,007 postcodes in the district.
72% reach gigabit, 96.1% are superfast-capable, but 1.2% fall below 10 Mbps. This is the highest below-USO rate in this batch. Wireless infrastructure is minimal (0.3%). The 24.1% residual occupies the 30-300 Mbps middle tier. With over 1,000 postcodes, variance is inevitable. For most households, superfast is secure. However, around one in eighty may struggle with speeds below the universal service obligation. CF44's large scale means it encompasses diverse geography. Some sectors have gigabit; others are capped at superfast or worse. This distribution pattern is common in larger postcodes spanning multiple terrain types and settlement densities.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CF44 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF44 0 | 236 | 94% | 0% | 74% |
| CF44 6 | 224 | 100% | 0% | 92% |
| CF44 7 | 108 | 99% | 0% | 71% |
| CF44 8 | 192 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| CF44 9 | 247 | 91% | 0% | 35% |
All CF44 0 postcodes (236)
All CF44 6 postcodes (224)
All CF44 7 postcodes (108)
All CF44 8 postcodes (192)
All CF44 9 postcodes (247)
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Living in Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF44's size means mixed outcomes. Gigabit is common but not assured. A small tail of digital exclusion exists and warrants targeted investment.
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
CF44 broadband FAQs
What share of CF44's 1,007 postcodes can reach gigabit?
72%, with 0.3% using wireless infrastructure and the balance delivered via wired networks.
Are there postcodes below the universal service obligation?
Yes, 1.2% fall below 10 Mbps, the highest rate among postcodes shown here.
What's the most common speed tier in CF44?
Superfast at 96.1% is nearly universal; gigabit reaches 72%; 1.2% are below 10 Mbps.
Does CF44 need broadband intervention?
The 1.2% below-USO postcodes may benefit from targeted support, though coverage is strong overall.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CF44 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