Broadband in B46 1AY

Looking at B46 1AY in Coleshill? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at B46 1AY stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 11.5% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 11.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 11.5% of addresses. FTTP rollout is underway but not yet complete. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at B46 1AY. 88.5% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 11.5% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at B46 1AY mean in practice? Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached B46 1AY yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at B46 1AY fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering B46 1AY totalled 1 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at B46 1AY is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to B46 1AY is Stechford, 4.7 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Erdington is the next closest at 5.7 miles. Sutton Coldfield offers another option at 6.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near B46 1AY is Band C. The billing authority is North Warwickshire. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at B46 1AY reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for B46 1AY: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

B46 1AY falls within the North Warwickshire local authority area. The immediate area is Coleshill, a distinct community within the wider district. The B46 postcode area contains 454 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across B46 ranges from 0% to 100%. B46 1AY is close to the area average of 95%.

How does B46 1AY compare to its neighbours? B46 1AZ (0.05 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 81.8% gigabit. B46 1BX (0.05 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. B46 1AU (0.07 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. B46 1AE (0.1 miles, North Warwickshire) has 100% superfast coverage and 16.7% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At B46 1AY, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Coleshill offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

Pulling the data together for B46 1AY, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about B46 1AY, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for B46 1AY in Coleshill. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.