CH65 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 810 postcodes across 10 sectors in Cheshire West and Chester.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
810
CH65 contains 810 postcodes in Cheshire West and Chester with 89.4% gigabit coverage.
Broadband speeds in CH65
Share of CH65 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 810 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability sits at 89.4%, with no wireless broadband reported. Speed distribution is relatively even: 89.4% reach 300 Mbps or faster, 8.1% occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps zone, and 0.7% remain below 10 Mbps. The modest below-USO rate of 0.1% suggests mostly served postcodes with a handful of rural outliers. The 8.1% mid-speed contingent reflects gradual fibre and cable replacement of copper infrastructure. These postcodes are not neglected; superfast delivery is adequate for most household needs; but they lag the leading districts in terms of speed availability. The relatively balanced distribution between gigabit and superfast suggests an area mid-way through modernisation, neither fully cabled nor significantly lagging.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CH65 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH65 0 | 48 | 96% | TBC | 90% |
| CH65 1 | 21 | 50% | TBC | 14% |
| CH65 2 | 79 | 100% | TBC | 90% |
| CH65 3 | 72 | 99% | TBC | 69% |
| CH65 4 | 88 | 93% | TBC | 77% |
| CH65 5 | 92 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| CH65 6 | 94 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| CH65 7 | 77 | 100% | TBC | 96% |
| CH65 8 | 105 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| CH65 9 | 134 | 99% | TBC | 96% |
All CH65 0 postcodes (48)
All CH65 1 postcodes (21)
All CH65 2 postcodes (79)
All CH65 3 postcodes (72)
All CH65 4 postcodes (88)
All CH65 5 postcodes (92)
All CH65 6 postcodes (94)
All CH65 7 postcodes (77)
All CH65 8 postcodes (105)
All CH65 9 postcodes (134)
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Living in Cheshire West and Chester
The 8.1% mid-speed contingent reflects gradual fibre and cable replacement of copper infrastructure. These postcodes are not neglected; superfast delivery is adequate for most household needs; but they lag the leading areas.
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
CH65 broadband FAQs
Can I rely on gigabit in CH65?
In 89.4% of postcodes, yes. The remaining 10.6% fall into the superfast category at 30 Mbps or above, still reliable for everyday use.
Are prices lower for non-gigabit postcodes?
Provider pricing varies. Mid-speed postcodes do not automatically cost less; factor speed into your choice alongside price.
What is the outlook for slower postcodes?
Councils and operators continue rolling out fibre. Check local announcements for any planned upgrades.
Is 0.1% below-USO a concern?
It affects only a handful of postcodes, typically very remote locations. Eligible properties may pursue USO support.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CH65 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