DE7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,095 postcodes across 5 sectors in Erewash.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,095
DE7 is a large Amber Valley outward (1,095 postcodes) with exceptional gigabit saturation (95.7%) and minimal slow postcodes (1% below 10 Mbps). It is among the strongest outward codes across all regions in this batch.
Broadband speeds in DE7
Share of DE7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,095 postcodes in the district.
Superfast reaches 97.9%, and gigabit arrives at 95.7%, the highest Amber Valley figure. Speed composition reflects near-saturation: 95.8% occupy 300 Mbps or faster, 2.1% sit at superfast, and only 1% fall below 10 Mbps. Below-USO postcodes are absent. DE7 represents either an urban core or an area that has received complete modern fibre or cable deployment. The concentration at gigabit is striking compared to weaker codes in this cluster. For a large outward of 1,095 postcodes, achieving 95.7% gigabit penetration is exceptional and suggests either intensive urban concentration or systematic infrastructure rollout across the entire area. Speed risk in DE7 is minimal.
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
DE7 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE7 4 | 263 | 95% | 0% | 93% |
| DE7 5 | 240 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| DE7 6 | 221 | 96% | 0% | 92% |
| DE7 8 | 317 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| DE7 9 | 54 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
All DE7 4 postcodes (263)
All DE7 5 postcodes (240)
All DE7 6 postcodes (221)
All DE7 8 postcodes (317)
All DE7 9 postcodes (54)
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Living in Erewash
DE7 is a low-risk, high-speed zone. Gigabit is the default expectation for most postcodes.
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
DE7 broadband FAQs
How did DE7 achieve such high gigabit coverage?
DE7 likely covers a denser or more urban area within Amber Valley, or it has been selected as a priority for modern infrastructure rollout. The 95.7% gigabit is exceptional.
Are there any weak spots in DE7?
Only 1% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, a tiny fraction. The 2.1% without gigabit still access superfast.
Can I safely assume gigabit in DE7?
Yes, with high confidence. 95.7% gigabit makes it a near-certainty unless your postcode is among the small minority outside that band.
How does DE7 rank within Amber Valley?
DE7 is the strongest code here by a significant margin. Only DE5 is close; DE4, DE56, and DE6 are materially weaker.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE7 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