CM9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 978 postcodes across 4 sectors in Maldon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
83%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
978
CM9 spans 978 postcodes across Braintree with gigabit available to over 4 in 5 premises. It balances strong ultrafast deployment with a small tail of substandard connections requiring attention.
Broadband speeds in CM9
Share of CM9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 978 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit infrastructure covers 82.8% of postcodes (810 properties), provided mainly by cable networks rather than fibre. Superfast reaches 96.3%, indicating a narrow gap where 36 premises lack 30 Mbps access. The speed distribution clusters at the high end: 82.8% sit above 300 Mbps, and 13.5% occupy the intermediate 30 to 300 Mbps band (132 postcodes). Below 10 Mbps affects 1.3% of the district, approximately 13 postcodes. This pattern mirrors broader Braintree connectivity, where cable gigabit ubiquity combines with legacy pockets of slower speeds in rural or secondary areas. The 82.8% figure reflects CM9's positioning as part of the metropolitan cable network, though not as densely served as CM7 and CM8.
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
9%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CM9 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CM9 4 | 232 | 98% | 0% | 79% |
| CM9 5 | 122 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| CM9 6 | 352 | 95% | 0% | 89% |
| CM9 8 | 272 | 95% | 0% | 73% |
All CM9 4 postcodes (232)
All CM9 5 postcodes (122)
All CM9 6 postcodes (352)
All CM9 8 postcodes (272)
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Living in Maldon
CM9's profile mirrors broader Braintree connectivity patterns: cable gigabit predominance with legacy pockets of slower speeds. The 1.3% tail of sub-10 Mbps premises represents areas where fixed solutions may prove necessary or beneficial for household access.
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
CM9 broadband FAQs
Is full fibre available across CM9?
Full fibre is 0%. Gigabit at 82.8% comes via cable networks, which provide comparable speeds.
How many CM9 postcodes lack gigabit access?
17.2% fall outside gigabit coverage (approximately 168 postcodes), mostly in the 30 to 300 Mbps tier.
What role does cable infrastructure play in CM9 coverage?
Cable networks deliver 82.8% of gigabit connections, the core infrastructure across Braintree postcodes.
Which speed band dominates CM9?
82.8% of postcodes sit in the 300+ Mbps bracket, reflecting Braintree's mature cable footprint across the area.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources