DA1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,168 postcodes across 5 sectors in Dartford.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,168
DA1 covers Bexley with 1,168 postcodes, where gigabit reaches 86.3% and superfast extends to 98.9%. Infrastructure is mature and urban.
Broadband speeds in DA1
Share of DA1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,168 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit infrastructure covers 86.3% of postcodes (1,008 premises), delivered via cable networks given the 0% full fibre availability. Superfast reaches 98.9%, affecting only 13 postcodes without 30 Mbps access. The speed profile clusters at the high end: 86.3% sit above 300 Mbps, 12.6% occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps band (147 postcodes), and 0.3% remain below 10 Mbps (4 postcodes). Below-USO shortfalls are negligible (0.1%, 1 postcode). This London outer borough profile reflects mature cable gigabit saturation across urban and suburban zones. The 86.3% gigabit figure indicates cable networks have reached full penetration. Secondary speeds (30-300 Mbps) represent postcode boundaries or mixed deployment areas where cable reaches intermediate tiers. Households universally meet or exceed superfast standards, supporting modern working and entertainment needs.
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
DA1 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA1 1 | 239 | 98% | 0% | 86% |
| DA1 2 | 230 | 100% | 0% | 73% |
| DA1 3 | 179 | 99% | 0% | 94% |
| DA1 4 | 213 | 99% | 0% | 93% |
| DA1 5 | 307 | 99% | 0% | 88% |
All DA1 1 postcodes (239)
All DA1 2 postcodes (230)
All DA1 3 postcodes (179)
All DA1 4 postcodes (213)
All DA1 5 postcodes (307)
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Living in Dartford
DA1's profile is typical of London's outer boroughs: mature cable gigabit to the large majority, with only marginal slow-speed outliers. Households universally meet or exceed superfast standards.
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
DA1 broadband FAQs
How many DA1 postcodes access gigabit speeds?
1,008 postcodes (86.3%) have gigabit capability via cable networks.
What percentage of DA1 lacks gigabit but has superfast?
12.6% (147 postcodes) sit in the superfast-only tier, accessing 30 to 300 Mbps.
Is full fibre deployed across DA1?
No. Full fibre is 0%, with cable gigabit providing the high-speed tier instead.
Does DA1 have postcodes without modern broadband?
Minimal: 0.3% fall below 10 Mbps (4 postcodes), and 0.1% breach the USO floor.
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