CO16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 803 postcodes across 4 sectors in Tendring.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
63%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
803
CO16 spans 803 postcodes in Tendring with mixed results: gigabit reaches 63.1%, leaving a substantial portion in the midspeed tier. Wireless coverage reaches 4%.
Broadband speeds in CO16
Share of CO16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 803 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability sits at 63.1%, with 34.7% of postcodes left in the 30-300 Mbps bracket. A small tail of 0.6% falls below 10 Mbps, and 0.1% sit outside uso coverage entirely. Wireless coverage extends to 4%, reflecting infrastructure diversity or coverage gaps where wireless helps fill the gap. This district presents a patchier picture than the best-served Tendring zones, suggesting uneven network investment or terrain challenges that have delayed full cable or fibre rollout. The infrastructure story is one of coverage diversity rather than consolidation: some postcodes enjoy modern gigabit networks, whilst others rely on older midspeed cables or wireless backhaul. Households differ sharply in what their postcode offers, making address verification essential. The district is serviceable but not uniform.
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
4%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CO16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO16 0 | 139 | 96% | 0% | 84% |
| CO16 7 | 104 | 100% | 0% | 53% |
| CO16 8 | 320 | 98% | 0% | 44% |
| CO16 9 | 240 | 98% | 0% | 81% |
All CO16 0 postcodes (139)
All CO16 7 postcodes (104)
All CO16 8 postcodes (320)
All CO16 9 postcodes (240)
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Living in Tendring
CO16 is a crossroads: most households can access good speeds, but gigabit is not certain. Wireless presence signals that some postcodes lack fixed wired options, making mobile backup valuable.
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
CO16 broadband FAQs
Should I expect gigabit in CO16?
No. 63.1% of postcodes qualify, meaning one in three may not. Verify your address first.
What is the wireless coverage for?
4% of postcodes use wireless, indicating where wired infrastructure has not yet reached or faces barriers.
Why does this postcode area have coverage gaps?
Infrastructure deployment here has been less uniform. Cable and fibre reach key clusters, but coverage is not continuous.
Is CO16 practical for modern connectivity needs?
Yes. Even the 30-300 Mbps postcodes offer sufficient speed for work and leisure. Those with gigabit have exceptional headroom.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CO16 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