CT4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 804 postcodes across 4 sectors in Canterbury.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
30%
Superfast
70%
Postcodes
804
CT4 covers 804 Ashford postcodes with the batch's weakest infrastructure overall: superfast at 69.9%, gigabit at 29.8%, 12.6% below 10 Mbps, and fixed wireless at 41.7%.
Broadband speeds in CT4
Share of CT4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 804 postcodes in the district.
CT4 is the sample's lowest-connected district by multiple metrics. Superfast reaches just 69.9%, leaving 30% of premises below this tier. Gigabit is critically low at 29.8%, indicating minimal cable or fibre deployment. Fixed wireless at 41.7% is available but insufficient to close the gaps. Most urgently, 12.6% of premises fall below 10 Mbps, the highest proportion in the entire batch, indicating substantial infrastructure underinvestment. An additional 2.8% sit outside the universal service obligation entirely. Speed distribution is 29.8% ultrafast (300+), 40.1% superfast-midrange, 12.6% below 10 Mbps, 2.8% unserved. Neither wired nor wireless infrastructure has reached meaningful scale here.
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
3%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
42%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CT4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT4 5 | 204 | 72% | 0% | 41% |
| CT4 6 | 273 | 58% | 0% | 25% |
| CT4 7 | 218 | 77% | 0% | 19% |
| CT4 8 | 109 | 83% | 0% | 42% |
All CT4 5 postcodes (204)
All CT4 6 postcodes (273)
All CT4 7 postcodes (218)
All CT4 8 postcodes (109)
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Living in Canterbury
CT4 represents a district fallen behind infrastructure investment cycles. This is not simply rural but genuinely underserved by both wired and wireless solutions.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
CT4 broadband FAQs
Is CT4 viable for modern broadband needs?
No. Superfast reaches only 69.9%, gigabit merely 29.8%, and 12.6% lack 10 Mbps. Avoid if broadband reliability matters.
What percentage of CT4 falls outside the universal service obligation?
2.8%. These premises have no legally enforceable right to 10 Mbps, highlighting severe infrastructure gaps.
Should I consider fixed wireless in CT4?
Fixed wireless at 41.7% may be available, but typical speeds (30 to 300 Mbps) still leave faster alternatives scarce. Check your address individually.
How does Ashford's CT4 rank overall?
At 29.8% gigabit and 12.6% below-standard, CT4 ranks as the weakest district in this sample.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CT4 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