CT17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 525 postcodes across 2 sectors in Dover.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
525
CT17 covers 525 Dover postcodes with 96.8% superfast, 81.4% gigabit, fixed wireless at 58.4%, and minimal below-standard premises (0.8% below 10 Mbps).
Broadband speeds in CT17
Share of CT17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 525 postcodes in the district.
CT17 ranks among Dover's strongest districts. Superfast coverage at 96.8% is near-universal, and gigabit reaches 81.4%, matching CT14's performance closely. Fixed wireless is moderately present at 58.4%, suggesting some semi-rural areas within the postcode. Speed distribution is solidly ultrafast: 81.4% at 300+ Mbps, 15.4% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, 0.8% below 10 Mbps, and 0.5% outside the universal service obligation. The district's 525 postcodes show consistent coverage with few weak spots. Cable infrastructure provides the backbone, with fixed wireless available where wired gigabit does not reach.
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
58%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CT17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT17 0 | 289 | 99% | 0% | 87% |
| CT17 9 | 236 | 94% | 0% | 74% |
All CT17 0 postcodes (289)
All CT17 9 postcodes (236)
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Living in Dover
CT17 combines strong wired gigabit with useful fixed wireless availability. Households here enjoy options and can assume modern broadband infrastructure is deployed across the district.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
CT17 broadband FAQs
Should I choose CT17 over CT14 or CT16 for broadband?
All three are solid Dover choices. CT17 and CT14 are equivalent at approximately 81 to 82% gigabit. CT16 is slightly weaker. Personal factors dominate.
How often does fixed wireless appear in CT17?
Fixed wireless is available to 58.4% of premises, higher than CT14 or CT16, suggesting CT17 includes more semi-rural geography.
What percentage of CT17 lacks gigabit?
18.6% of premises sit outside gigabit coverage, typically accessing 30 to 300 Mbps superfast speeds. Only 0.8% fall below 10 Mbps.
Is CT17 reliable enough for home businesses?
Yes. Gigabit at 81.4% and superfast at 96.8% mean virtually all premises can support video conferencing, cloud tools, and remote work.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CT17 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