CM16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 613 postcodes across 5 sectors in Epping Forest.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
613
CM16 covers 613 postcodes in Epping Forest. Superfast reaches 96.5%, with 80.3% accessing gigabit-capable cable networks.
Broadband speeds in CM16
Share of CM16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 613 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability at 80.3% positions CM16 as one of the strongest performers in this batch. Superfast coverage spans 96.5% of premises. The speed distribution reflects detailed cable deployment: 80.3% achieve 300 Mbps or above, whilst only 16.2% sit in the intermediate 30-300 Mbps band. Below-USO coverage is zero. Only 1.1% fall below 10 Mbps. Cable infrastructure here has penetrated deeply across the suburban zone. Wireless broadband contributes minimally at 0.5%, indicating cable coverage is nearly complete. Most households have access to premium speeds as standard. The concentration of gigabit availability makes CM16 a premier broadband location.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CM16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM16 4 | 135 | 100% | 0% | 79% |
| CM16 5 | 73 | 94% | 0% | 87% |
| CM16 6 | 211 | 94% | 0% | 84% |
| CM16 7 | 160 | 97% | 0% | 90% |
| CM16 9 | 34 | 100% | 0% | 3% |
All CM16 4 postcodes (135)
All CM16 5 postcodes (73)
All CM16 6 postcodes (211)
All CM16 7 postcodes (160)
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Living in Epping Forest
CM16 is a commuter-belt success story. Near-universal gigabit availability supports flexible work arrangements. Premium speeds are expected rather than exceptional.
Crime per month
4
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
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
CM16 broadband FAQs
Is CM16 reliably gigabit-enabled?
At 80.3%, gigabit access is the norm; most households can expect gigabit-capable broadband.
Are there postcodes with poor connectivity?
Zero postcodes fall below USO standard; connectivity poverty is absent.
What infrastructure delivers these speeds?
Primarily cable networks; wireless contributes minimally at 0.5%.
How does CM16 compare to other commuter-belt areas?
At 80.3% gigabit, it ranks in the top tier and well above most regional averages.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CM16 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