CV7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 757 postcodes across 3 sectors in Solihull.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
757
CV7 shows the broadest speed diversity within Coventry. Gigabit reach drops to 76.1%, exposing infrastructure gaps.
Broadband speeds in CV7
Share of CV7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 757 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit networks serve 76.1% of the 757 postcodes in CV7, a result of mixed urban and suburban distribution. 300 Mbps or faster is available to 94.7% achieving superfast (30+) speeds. The distribution widens noticeably. 76.1% hit 300 Mbps or above, but 18.7% occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps middle ground, and 2.6% fall below 10 Mbps. This 20-point gap versus CV6 suggests infrastructure is less complete. Cable and fibre deployment is strong but uneven. Below-USO premises affect just 0.1%. No fixed-wireless bolsters coverage. For households in CV7, the practical choice is binary: reasonably fast superfast or hold out for gigabit when networks arrive.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
CV7 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CV7 7 | 278 | 95% | 0% | 82% |
| CV7 8 | 268 | 97% | 0% | 77% |
| CV7 9 | 211 | 92% | 0% | 67% |
All CV7 7 postcodes (278)
All CV7 8 postcodes (268)
All CV7 9 postcodes (211)
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Living in Solihull
The postcode spread appears to stretch from densely connected cores toward peripheries where gigabit remains pending.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
54/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
CV7 broadband FAQs
Why is CV7's gigabit penetration lower than CV5 and CV6?
The district likely mixes dense urban and suburban zones; gigabit infrastructure is rolled out unevenly, leaving 24% of postcodes without access.
How many postcodes are still waiting for gigabit?
182 postcodes, around 24%, currently lack gigabit-capable networks.
Where do the 2.6% below 10 Mbps sit?
Roughly 20 postcodes fall to marginal speeds, likely isolated addresses on legacy copper lines.
Is there wireless supplementing coverage?
No fixed-wireless is deployed in CV7, so affected postcodes rely on copper superfast or satellite alternatives.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in CV7 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