DE55 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,195 postcodes across 7 sectors in Amber Valley.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
83%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
1,195
DE55, covering 1,195 Amber Valley postcodes, shows uniformly excellent gigabit access: 82.8% of premises reach 300 Mbps speeds. Only two postcodes across the entire district fall below 10 Mbps, making this one of the region's most reliable connectivity zones.
Broadband speeds in DE55
Share of DE55 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,195 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability at 82.8% and superfast at 96% paint a district where network maturity has eliminated most connectivity inequality. The 13.2% of postcodes in the 30-300 Mbps band are the outliers; the norm is gigabit-capable infrastructure. Below-10-Mbps postcodes number 0.9%, equivalent to roughly one in every 1,300 addresses. Below-universal-service-obligation postcodes are vanishingly rare at 0.2%. Speed distribution reflects highly developed cable and fibre networks serving most premises with premium options. Only a statistical remainder sits outside the fast-connectivity standard. This pattern indicates successful infrastructure deployment across the postcode district.
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
DE55 splits into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE55 1 | 155 | 99% | 0% | 90% |
| DE55 2 | 142 | 98% | 0% | 94% |
| DE55 3 | 76 | 99% | 0% | 94% |
| DE55 4 | 187 | 93% | 0% | 89% |
| DE55 5 | 188 | 96% | 0% | 79% |
| DE55 6 | 203 | 94% | 0% | 75% |
| DE55 7 | 244 | 96% | 0% | 73% |
All DE55 1 postcodes (155)
All DE55 2 postcodes (142)
All DE55 3 postcodes (76)
All DE55 4 postcodes (187)
All DE55 5 postcodes (188)
All DE55 6 postcodes (203)
All DE55 7 postcodes (244)
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Living in Amber Valley
With 82.8% gigabit coverage, DE55 represents mature network rollout across a large area. Cable gigabit additions extend practical availability further. Residents can plan digital futures assuming gigabit or strong superfast as default.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
DE55 broadband FAQs
Why does DE55 have such high gigabit coverage?
Mature cable and fibre rollout across this Amber Valley district has created near-universal gigabit availability to 82.8% of postcodes.
What if I live in the postcodes without gigabit access in DE55?
13.2% of postcodes are limited to 30-300 Mbps superfast, which remains solid for most household tasks and work-from-home scenarios.
Is DE55 infrastructure redundant if multiple networks serve it?
Multiple networks serving the same area typically improve service reliability and competition, though coverage patterns vary by location.
Would a small business choosing premises in DE55 get good broadband?
Almost certainly. 96% superfast coverage and 82.8% gigabit mean infrastructure support for commercial broadband needs is nearly guaranteed.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in DE55 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