DE1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 573 postcodes across 4 sectors in Derby.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
573
DE1, Derby's main outcode, spans 573 postcodes with 93.1% ultrafast coverage. City centre focus shows in near-universal gigabit availability.
Broadband speeds in DE1
Share of DE1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 573 postcodes in the district.
Ultrafast availability reaches 93.1% in DE1, with gigabit at 92.5%. Only cable gigabit is recorded; no full fibre presence. Just 4.4% of postcodes sit in the 30-300 Mbps band, while 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps. This concentration reflects Derby's urban density and mature infrastructure, where gigabit is the expectation for most premises. The cable network deployment is extensive across the city centre. Superfast reaches 97.5%, leaving almost nobody below 30 Mbps. DE1 is a stable, high-speed zone where infrastructure investment has been thorough. For movers to Derby's main postcode area, gigabit access is the safe baseline assumption.
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
0%
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
DE1 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE1 1 | 184 | 97% | 0% | 94% |
| DE1 2 | 174 | 98% | 0% | 91% |
| DE1 3 | 213 | 98% | 0% | 93% |
| DE1 9 | 2 | 50% | TBC | 50% |
All DE1 1 postcodes (184)
All DE1 2 postcodes (174)
All DE1 3 postcodes (213)
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Living in Derby
Derby postcodes are typically tightly packed urban or suburban zones. Gigabit infrastructure is standard; slow speeds are outliers.
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
DE1 broadband FAQs
Is DE1 faster than Derbyshire postcodes like DE21?
DE1 is 93.1% ultrafast versus DE21 at 93%. Nearly identical, both high-coverage zones.
Can I assume gigabit in central Derby?
92.5% of DE1 postcodes are gigabit-capable. City centre postcodes almost certainly are.
What's the worst-case speed in DE1?
Only 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps. Finding a slow connection here would be exceptional.
Is there any fibre in DE1?
Only cable gigabit is recorded. Full fibre rollout may be planned but is not yet live.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE1 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