DE23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,083 postcodes across 6 sectors in Derby.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
98%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
1,083
DE23, Derby's eastern outcode, covers 1,083 postcodes with 98.2% ultrafast. Gigabit is near-universal across the postcode range.
Broadband speeds in DE23
Share of DE23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,083 postcodes in the district.
Ultrafast reaches 98.2%, with gigabit at 97.8%. Cable exclusively delivers this near-total coverage. Only 1.6% of postcodes sit at 30-300 Mbps; not a single postcode falls below 10 Mbps. Superfast is 99.8%, leaving 0.2% marginally below 30 Mbps. DE23 is effectively saturated with gigabit infrastructure reflecting intensive cable deployment in this major city zone. The postcode distribution is heavily weighted toward gigabit. Finding a non-gigabit premise here would require deliberately seeking edge postcodes. Derby's eastern area has received complete cable network buildout. Most households can assume gigabit access as default.
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
DE23 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE23 1 | 167 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| DE23 2 | 60 | 99% | 0% | 99% |
| DE23 3 | 165 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| DE23 4 | 75 | 99% | 0% | 99% |
| DE23 6 | 325 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| DE23 8 | 291 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
All DE23 1 postcodes (167)
All DE23 2 postcodes (60)
All DE23 3 postcodes (165)
All DE23 4 postcodes (75)
All DE23 6 postcodes (325)
All DE23 8 postcodes (291)
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Living in Derby
Derby's DE23 is one of the most connected outcodes, matching national leaders in gigabit penetration.
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
DE23 broadband FAQs
What's the worst-case speed in DE23?
Only 1.6% sit below gigabit. Finding a slow connection here would be extraordinary.
How does DE23 compare to DE24?
DE24 is similarly strong at 98.1% ultrafast. Both are Derby's elite zones.
Should I expect fibre or cable here?
Only cable is recorded. Fibre rollout, if planned, is not yet live.
Is DE23 overcovered with redundant infrastructure?
Not redundant. Cable and fibre serve different purposes. Cable gigabit is sufficient for practical needs.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE23 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