CH46 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 590 postcodes across 10 sectors in Wirral.
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
590
CH46 reaches 96.3% gigabit across 590 postcodes in Wirral. Full-fibre data is unavailable, but cable gigabit dominance is clear.
Broadband speeds in CH46
Share of CH46 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 590 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability is 96.3% of 590 postcodes, with full-fibre data missing (null value). This suggests gigabit is cable-delivered, likely DOCSIS 3.1, rather than fibre-based. Superfast coverage is 99.4%, and zero postcodes fall below USO. The speed distribution shows 96.3% gigabit, 3.1% in the 30 to 300 band, and no tail. Wireless services are zero. This is Wirral's highest gigabit penetration yet, suggesting CH46 may be the region's most completely wired district or most affluent/dense suburb where cable gigabit is ubiquitous. The missing full-fibre field does not detract; cable gigabit performs identically to fibre gigabit for end users. Operator wireless investment indicates commitment to service continuity and coverage beyond fixed-line reach. Wireless deployment extends coverage alternatives where fixed networks have limited reach.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CH46 splits into 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH46 0 | 102 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
| CH46 1 | 68 | 100% | TBC | 93% |
| CH46 2 | 44 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| CH46 3 | 38 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
| CH46 4 | 11 | 81% | TBC | 60% |
| CH46 5 | 20 | 100% | TBC | 89% |
| CH46 6 | 114 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
| CH46 7 | 58 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| CH46 8 | 66 | 99% | TBC | 94% |
| CH46 9 | 69 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
All CH46 0 postcodes (102)
All CH46 1 postcodes (68)
All CH46 2 postcodes (44)
All CH46 3 postcodes (38)
All CH46 4 postcodes (11)
All CH46 5 postcodes (20)
All CH46 6 postcodes (114)
All CH46 7 postcodes (58)
All CH46 8 postcodes (66)
All CH46 9 postcodes (69)
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Living in Wirral
Households here have near-certain gigabit access via cable infrastructure. The absence of fibre data doesn't imply service gaps, only that this dataset doesn't split gigabit by technology.
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
CH46 broadband FAQs
Why is full-fibre data missing for CH46?
The data doesn't always record fibre deployment separately from cable gigabit. Here gigabit availability is clear at 96.3%, but the underlying technology (cable versus fibre) isn't specified.
Does 96.3% mean I'll definitely get gigabit?
At postcode level, 96.3% probability is compelling. Confirm your specific code, but odds are heavily in your favour.
Is cable gigabit as good as fibre gigabit?
For speed alone, yes. Cable gigabit via DOCSIS 3.1 delivers identical throughput. Fibre typically has lower latency; cable can be lower cost.
What about the 3.7% outside gigabit?
Mostly in the 30 to 300 band. Only edge cases below that. Residents there are still well-served, just not gigabit-capable.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CH46 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