CT16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 598 postcodes across 4 sectors in Dover.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
74%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
598
CT16 spans 598 Dover postcodes with strong wired gigabit (73.8%), high superfast (96.5%), moderate fixed wireless (40.2%), and minimal substandard presence (0.9% below 10 Mbps).
Broadband speeds in CT16
Share of CT16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 598 postcodes in the district.
CT16 offers a balance between wired and wireless infrastructure. Gigabit reaches 73.8%, solid coverage. Superfast universality is near at 96.5%, second only to CT11 in this Thanet-Dover cluster. Fixed wireless covers 40.2%, a supplementary option but not a primary infrastructure layer. Speed composition is weighted toward ultrafast: 73.8% ultrafast (300+), 22.7% superfast-midrange, 0.9% below 10 Mbps. The district's profile is consistent and reliable across its 598 postcodes, with no meaningful underserved zone emerging. Fibre and cable form the primary network layer; fixed wireless offers backup coverage where traditional lines aren't available. This mix delivers good practical reliability.
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
40%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CT16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT16 1 | 172 | 96% | 0% | 55% |
| CT16 2 | 223 | 98% | 0% | 86% |
| CT16 3 | 202 | 95% | 0% | 76% |
| CT16 9 | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
All CT16 1 postcodes (172)
All CT16 2 postcodes (223)
All CT16 3 postcodes (202)
All CT16 9 postcodes (1)
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Living in Dover
CT16 sits between Dover's strongest zones and its weaker areas, offering solid gigabit reach without the extensive fixed wireless dependency seen in rural Thanet codes.
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
CT16 broadband FAQs
Is CT16 well-connected for gigabit broadband?
Yes. 73.8% of premises can access gigabit speeds, and nearly all others (96.5%) reach superfast minimums.
Does CT16 rely heavily on fixed wireless?
No. Fixed wireless serves 40.2%, useful but not a primary infrastructure layer.
What is the below 10 Mbps situation in CT16?
Minimal. Only 0.9% of premises fall below 10 Mbps.
How does CT16 compare to other Dover zones?
CT16 at 73.8% gigabit sits in mid-tier positioning for Dover, with solid wired infrastructure across the district.
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