DE45 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 306 postcodes across 1 sector in Derbyshire Dales.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
34%
Superfast
81%
Postcodes
306
Derbyshire Dales (DE45) spans 306 postcodes and sits among the UK's slower-growing districts for gigabit rollout. One postcode in eleven lacks superfast broadband altogether, and one in eleven drops below the 10 Mbps safety net.
Broadband speeds in DE45
Share of DE45 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 306 postcodes in the district.
Derbyshire Dales lags many prosperous rural peers in network maturity. Just 34.3% of postcodes can access gigabit speeds (300 Mbps or above), compared to ultrafast superfast availability at 81.1%. That 47-percentage-point gap flags considerable areas stuck on ageing copper or cable networks unable to reach triple-digit megabits. Below-10-Mbps premises account for 9.1% of the district, representing one of the higher slow-speed tails encountered in rural areas. The bulk of the population (46.8%) sits squarely in the 30-300 Mbps band, neither poor nor premium connectivity. Below-universal-service-obligation postcodes number 2.8%, equivalent to one in thirty-five addresses. The speed distribution reveals a district mid-transition between generations of infrastructure.
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
3%
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
DE45 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE45 1 | 306 | 81% | 0% | 34% |
All DE45 1 postcodes (306)
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Living in Derbyshire Dales
At 34.3% gigabit coverage, DE45 ranks substantially behind both the national premises-passed average and its more urban neighbours in the region. The price context remains unknown; connectivity alone is the story here. Movers to Derbyshire Dales should expect slower-than-urban speeds across most addresses, with a meaningful minority facing material broadband gaps.
Remote worker score
52/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
56/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
DE45 broadband FAQs
Which parts of Derbyshire Dales have gigabit broadband?
Only 34.3% of postcodes support gigabit speeds. The remaining two-thirds are capped at superfast (30-300 Mbps) or slower. Check your postcode before relocating.
How many Derbyshire Dales addresses lack superfast broadband?
About one in five postcodes (18.9%) do not meet the superfast 30 Mbps standard. Many fall into the slower 30-300 Mbps superfast band; 9.1% struggle below 10 Mbps.
Does Derbyshire Dales have faster broadband than expected for a rural district?
No. Its 34.3% gigabit rate places it behind many English countryside districts. Gigabit deployment is still early-stage here.
Should I request a superfast upgrade if I live in DE45?
If your postcode sits below 30 Mbps, yes. You likely qualify for a universal service obligation intervention aimed at reaching the 10 Mbps minimum.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE45 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