CF83 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,189 postcodes across 5 sectors in Caerphilly.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,189
CF83 is one of Caerphilly's best-connected districts, with gigabit reaching nearly 9 out of 10 postcodes across 1,189 postcodes. Only 0.4% fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in CF83
Share of CF83 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,189 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability reaches 88.6% of CF83's 1,189 postcodes, with 89.6% capable of 300 Mbps or above. This is detailed ultra-fast coverage. The speed distribution is heavily skewed to the top tier: 89.6% exceed 300 Mbps, just 8.4% sit in the 30 to 300 band, and only 0.4% fall below 10 Mbps. Zero postcodes sit below USO. Wireless services cover 42.2%, the highest in Caerphilly's postcodes examined so far, indicating parallel hybrid infrastructure. Superfast is near-universal at 97.9%. CF83 represents a district where multiple technology approaches (cable, fibre, wireless) have been deployed aggressively to achieve gigabit for most households. Wireless networks offer alternative connectivity where fixed-line cable or fibre infrastructure faces deployment barriers. Wireless capability expands connectivity options where cable or fibre infrastructure concentrates.
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
42%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CF83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CF83 1 | 270 | 97% | 0% | 86% |
| CF83 2 | 226 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
| CF83 3 | 284 | 99% | 0% | 89% |
| CF83 4 | 125 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| CF83 8 | 284 | 97% | 0% | 84% |
All CF83 1 postcodes (270)
All CF83 2 postcodes (226)
All CF83 3 postcodes (284)
All CF83 4 postcodes (125)
All CF83 8 postcodes (284)
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Living in Caerphilly
This is digital infrastructure saturation. Households here compete on price and service quality, not availability. The 42% wireless coverage means many have options across competing technologies.
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
CF83 broadband FAQs
Why does CF83 have so much wireless coverage?
42.2% coverage suggests active deployment as either primary or backup infrastructure. When a district this large is well-served by cable and fibre, wireless often rolls out to capture remaining edges or offer customer choice.
Is gigabit the real story or is mid-speed growth the story?
Gigabit is available to 88.6%, but most households operate comfortably on the 30 to 300 Mbps tier (8.4% of postcodes). The real story is that 97.9% reach superfast minimum; everything else is margin and preference.
Should I worry about the 0.4% below 10 Mbps?
With 1,189 postcodes, 0.4% represents four or five postcodes. If you're not in one, broadband is abundantly available locally.
What speeds will I realistically get?
The median household falls into the 300 Mbps-plus tier where measured speeds often exceed 100 Mbps downloads. Only a small minority are constrained to 30 to 300 Mbps or slower.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CF83 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