DA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 429 postcodes across 3 sectors in Bexley.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
429
DA5 is a large Bexley outward (429 postcodes) with strong gigabit penetration (90.3%) and a compact speed distribution. Just 0.2% sits at the USO threshold, marking one of the highest overall baseline speeds in the area.
Broadband speeds in DA5
Share of DA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 429 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit capability (90.3%) is exceptional for an outward of this size. Superfast reaches 99% of postcodes, virtually universal. Speed data shows concentrated distribution: 90.3% enjoy 300 Mbps or above, 8.8% occupy the 30-300 Mbps band, and just 0.5% fall below 10 Mbps. Only 0.2% of postcodes touch the USO minimum, indicating infrastructure is heavily skewed towards ultrafast. The speed profile here reflects mature cable deployment across the outward, with fast postcodes the norm and slow ones rare exceptions. The tightness of this distribution, nine in ten postcodes at gigabit, makes DA5 a reliable choice where infrastructure maturity is high and capacity risk is low.
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
DA5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DA5 1 | 172 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| DA5 2 | 111 | 100% | TBC | 84% |
| DA5 3 | 146 | 99% | 0% | 93% |
All DA5 1 postcodes (172)
All DA5 2 postcodes (111)
All DA5 3 postcodes (146)
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Living in Bexley
DA5 is a low-risk choice for households valuing speed consistency. Most properties will access gigabit, and even those outside that tier typically reach superfast without delay.
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
DA5 broadband FAQs
How reliable is gigabit in DA5?
Very. 90.3% of the 429 postcodes have gigabit availability. The remaining 9.7% still access superfast (30 Mbps or above), so no postcode is left at a disadvantage.
Are there meaningful speed tiers within DA5?
Minimal. 90.3% gigabit and 8.8% superfast create a two-tier split, but both support heavy use. Speed variation is less pronounced than in other Dartford codes.
What causes the 0.5% of very slow postcodes?
This small fraction may reflect geographic pockets, older infrastructure, or premises on the network edge. Check your postcode before committing.
Is DA5 safer for remote work than DA2?
Yes. DA5's 90.3% gigabit rate and 99% superfast penetration exceed DA2 across both metrics, reducing postcode risk.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in DA5 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