CW4 · Cheshire East

CW4 broadband and area guide

Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 344 postcodes across 2 sectors in Cheshire East.

Full fibre

0%

Gigabit

79%

Superfast

96%

Postcodes

344

CW4 covers 344 postcodes in Cheshire East, a smaller outcode where gigabit reaches 79.4% and cable deployment is less complete. The mid-tier band is most notable.

Broadband speeds in CW4

Share of CW4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 344 postcodes in the district.

Gigabit infrastructure covers 79.4% of CW4 (273 postcodes), provided by cable networks. Superfast reaches 96.1%, leaving 13 postcodes (3.8%) without 30 Mbps access. The speed profile is distinctive: 80% sit above 300 Mbps (275 postcodes), 16.2% occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps band (56 postcodes) - notably larger than typical - and 1.3% remain below 10 Mbps (4 postcodes). Below-USO gaps are minimal (0.1%, negligible). The 79.4% gigabit figure combined with the 16.2% mid-tier suggests cable deployment concentrated on primary routes with secondary infrastructure areas occupying the superfast-only tier. This pattern is typical for rural or semi-rural district configurations where investment prioritizes density over complete coverage.

Under 2 Mbps
0%
2 to 5 Mbps
<1%
5 to 10 Mbps
<1%
10 to 30 Mbps
3%
30 to 300 Mbps
16%
300 Mbps and above
80%

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

CW4 splits into 2 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.

SectorPostcodesSuperfastFull fibreGigabit
CW4 717798%0%78%
CW4 816794%0%81%
All CW4 7 postcodes (177)
All CW4 8 postcodes (167)

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Living in Cheshire East

CW4's 16.2% mid-tier band indicates cable deployment concentrated on primary routes with secondary infrastructure areas occupying the superfast-only tier. This is typical for rural or semi-rural district patterns.

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

CW4 broadband FAQs

Why is the 30 to 300 Mbps band notably larger in CW4 than in urban areas?

CW4 likely has less mature cable rollout, with secondary infrastructure areas staying below gigabit-capable speeds.

How many CW4 postcodes lack gigabit?

71 postcodes (20.6%) sit outside gigabit coverage, mostly in the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast tier.

What's the slow-speed situation in CW4?

4 postcodes (1.3%) fall below 10 Mbps, requiring alternative or satellite access.

Is full fibre available across CW4?

No. Full fibre is 0%, with cable providing gigabit where deployed.

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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