DD10 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 674 postcodes across 3 sectors in Angus.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
56%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
674
DD10 in Aberdeenshire spans 674 postcodes and shows limited gigabit availability (56.1%). High below-USO rates (0.4%) and 1.4% without superfast mark this as one of the weaker outwards in the batch.
Broadband speeds in DD10
Share of DD10 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 674 postcodes in the district.
Superfast reaches 96.8% of postcodes, a solid figure, but gigabit availability drops to 56.1%, indicating sparse high-speed infrastructure. Speed distribution shows the gap: 56.1% occupy gigabit speeds, 40.7% sit in the superfast band, and 1.4% fall below 10 Mbps. Below-USO postcodes account for 0.4%, small but measurable. Aberdeenshire is rural-leaning, and the numbers reflect patchy coverage typical of less-densely populated areas. The 40.7% superfast band is material and reflects infrastructure that has reached most postcodes but concentrated gigabit deployment in selected areas. For households in the superfast tier, general broadband use is viable. The 1.4% very slow postcodes represent genuine infrastructure gaps where broadband is unreliable. Geography within Aberdeenshire may limit deployment in this outward specifically.
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
DD10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DD10 0 | 222 | 95% | 0% | 24% |
| DD10 8 | 221 | 100% | 0% | 80% |
| DD10 9 | 231 | 96% | 0% | 64% |
All DD10 0 postcodes (222)
All DD10 8 postcodes (221)
All DD10 9 postcodes (231)
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Living in Angus
Households here should assume superfast rather than gigabit. The 0.4% below-USO and 1.4% below-10 Mbps mean pockets exist where broadband is marginal. Request a speed check specific to your postcode.
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
DD10 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit only 56.1% in DD10?
Aberdeenshire is less densely populated than Dundee city. Cable deployment is selective, and geography may complicate fibre rollout. Urban postcodes within DD10 may have better speeds than rural ones.
What speed can I expect if I'm not in a gigabit postcode?
About 41% of non-gigabit postcodes sit at 30-300 Mbps superfast. A tiny fraction (1.4%) drop below 10 Mbps, typically in remote areas.
Should I worry about the 0.4% below-USO postcodes?
They are rare but real. If you're in a postcode flagged as below-30 Mbps, contact your ISP or Ofcom to explore connection options.
Is DD10 practical for remote work?
For most postcodes yes, but verify your specific address. The 56.1% gigabit means half the outward is outside that tier. If you're in a superfast postcode, video calls and general work are fine; intensive uploads or 4K streaming may be tight.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DD10 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