CH48 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 495 postcodes across 10 sectors in Wirral.
Gigabit
91%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
495
CH48 closes the Wirral batch at 90.8% gigabit across 495 postcodes, the lowest but still high. A small 0.6% tail falls below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in CH48
Share of CH48 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 495 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit is available to 90.8% of 495 postcodes, with superfast at 96.6%. The speed distribution shows 90.8% gigabit, 5.8% in the 30 to 300 tier, and 0.6% below 10 Mbps. Zero sit below USO. Full-fibre data is missing, suggesting cable as the primary technology. Wireless services are zero. This is Wirral's lowest gigabit penetration in the batch, yet it remains exceptional by national standards. The 0.6% below 10 Mbps represents three postcodes that warrant provider outreach. Cable or fibre hasn't reached these edge premises. The slight dip in gigabit percentage (relative to other Wirral codes) likely reflects more mixed infrastructure or slightly older build cycles.
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
CH48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH48 0 | 36 | 100% | TBC | 93% |
| CH48 1 | 69 | 79% | TBC | 70% |
| CH48 2 | 52 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
| CH48 3 | 43 | 100% | TBC | 98% |
| CH48 4 | 50 | 98% | TBC | 89% |
| CH48 5 | 75 | 100% | TBC | 93% |
| CH48 6 | 47 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
| CH48 7 | 35 | 99% | TBC | 98% |
| CH48 8 | 41 | 97% | TBC | 86% |
| CH48 9 | 47 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
All CH48 0 postcodes (36)
All CH48 1 postcodes (69)
All CH48 2 postcodes (52)
All CH48 3 postcodes (43)
All CH48 4 postcodes (50)
All CH48 5 postcodes (75)
All CH48 6 postcodes (47)
All CH48 7 postcodes (35)
All CH48 8 postcodes (41)
All CH48 9 postcodes (47)
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Living in Wirral
CH48 is still well-connected, but shows more visible speed diversity. Gigabit is probable but not assured. The 0.6% below-10-Mbps tail is small but real.
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
CH48 broadband FAQs
Is CH48 worse than other Wirral postcodes?
Slightly. At 90.8% gigabit, it sits several points behind CH46. Still well above national average, but the lowest in Wirral here.
Why does 0.6% fall below 10 Mbps?
Likely three premises where cable or fibre build-out stopped short. These are edge cases, not reflective of broader CH48 connectivity.
Should I consider CH48 versus CH42?
If gigabit certainty matters, CH42 is surer. If you prioritise value over infrastructure certainty, CH48 still offers solid speeds to 96%.
What speeds will I likely get?
90.8% access gigabit with real-world speeds exceeding 100 Mbps. Only 6% sit lower, at 30 to 300 Mbps. Odds favour the gigabit tier.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CH48 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