CM24 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 270 postcodes across 2 sectors in Uttlesford.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
70%
Superfast
84%
Postcodes
270
CM24 spans 270 postcodes across Uttlesford. Gigabit services are deployed to 70.4% of addresses, though 6% remain below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in CM24
Share of CM24 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 270 postcodes in the district.
Superfast coverage spans 83.7% of premises, the lowest in this Essex batch and suggesting pockets of older infrastructure. Gigabit services reach 70.4%, primarily through cable. Ultrafast is recorded at 74.4%, a 4-point gap indicating scattered fibre-to-the-cabinet provision. Speed distribution shows 74.4% at 300 Mbps or above, with 9.3% on 30-300 Mbps. Notably, 6% sit below 10 Mbps, the highest concentration in this Essex group. Below-USO coverage is 1.4%, another elevated figure. This code is transitional between strong urban Chelmsford and the rural periphery. Legacy copper still serves parts of the district.
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
CM24 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM24 1 | 37 | 3% | 0% | 3% |
| CM24 8 | 233 | 97% | 0% | 81% |
All CM24 1 postcodes (37)
All CM24 8 postcodes (233)
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Living in Uttlesford
CM24 is where cable coverage begins to thin. Rural edges and older settlements rely more on legacy copper. Premises here see greater speed variation by postcode.
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
CM24 broadband FAQs
Why is superfast coverage lower in CM24?
At 83.7%, it reflects sparser rural settlement and legacy copper infrastructure typical of the eastern reaches.
Is gigabit available across the postcode?
Gigabit reaches 70.4% of postcodes; the remaining 30% typically have superfast or basic broadband.
How many premises face poor connectivity?
Six per cent sit below 10 Mbps and 1.4% cannot meet USO standards, representing roughly 1 in 15 postcodes with connectivity challenges.
Would infrastructure investment improve speeds here?
Yes; fibre-to-the-premises rollout would replace legacy copper and deliver faster speeds to underserved postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CM24 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