DE4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 970 postcodes across 4 sectors in Derbyshire Dales.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
61%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
970
DE4 in Amber Valley is a large outward (970 postcodes) with below-average gigabit penetration (61.2%) and material slow-postcode populations. This is the weakest Amber Valley code in the batch.
Broadband speeds in DE4
Share of DE4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 970 postcodes in the district.
Superfast is available to 90.7% of postcodes, reasonable but trailing the south. Gigabit reaches 61.2%, indicating partial cable deployment or reliance on slower rollout programmes. Speed data confirms the constraint: 61.2% occupy gigabit, 29.5% sit at superfast (30-300 Mbps), and 2.8% fall below 10 Mbps. Below-USO postcodes account for 0.8%, small but the highest in this cluster. The below-10 Mbps rate is notably elevated, suggesting rural or areas with legacy infrastructure. For households in the 29.5% superfast band, general use is viable. The 2.8% very slow band represents genuine infrastructure gaps where broadband is unreliable for work-from-home. Amber Valley's terrain or settlement patterns may complicate fibre or cable deployment in DE4 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
DE4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE4 2 | 256 | 90% | 0% | 34% |
| DE4 3 | 285 | 98% | 0% | 85% |
| DE4 4 | 197 | 87% | 0% | 78% |
| DE4 5 | 232 | 85% | 0% | 49% |
All DE4 2 postcodes (256)
All DE4 3 postcodes (285)
All DE4 4 postcodes (197)
All DE4 5 postcodes (232)
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Living in Derbyshire Dales
DE4 is the outlier in Amber Valley. Households should not assume gigabit and should verify specific postcode speeds before committing to remote work or speed-dependent activities.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
DE4 broadband FAQs
Why is DE4 slower than other Amber Valley codes?
Amber Valley spans urban and rural zones. DE4 likely covers more dispersed areas where infrastructure investment has been lighter.
What happens if my postcode isn't gigabit-capable?
About 30% of DE4 postcodes sit at superfast (30-300 Mbps), adequate for most uses. A small fraction (2.8%) may drop below 10 Mbps, typically in isolated areas.
Should I be concerned about the 2.8% with very slow speeds?
Yes, if your postcode falls into that band. Request a detailed speed check from ISPs and explore alternative technologies if broadband options are limited.
Is DE4 viable for households needing reliable speeds?
Partial. 90.7% superfast is a safe minimum, and 61.2% gigabit covers most. Those in the 2.8% slow band should investigate alternatives before moving.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE4 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