DE73 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 522 postcodes across 4 sectors in South Derbyshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
522
DE73 in Derby spans 522 postcodes with exceptional gigabit rollout: 92.9% can access 300 Mbps or faster speeds. Virtually no premises fall below superfast connectivity, making this an urban-standard broadband zone.
Broadband speeds in DE73
Share of DE73 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 522 postcodes in the district.
Derby's DE73 delivers a connectivity showcase. Gigabit reaches 92.9% of postcodes, superfast 97.4%, and below-10-Mbps premises total just 0.7%, fewer than four addresses across the entire postcode district. Only 0.1% miss the universal service obligation. Speed distribution is overwhelmingly gigabit-heavy: 92.9% sit at 300 Mbps or above, only 4.5% occupy the 30-300 mid-band. This pattern reflects urban network density applied to a provincial postcode. Both cable and fibre networks have achieved high penetration across the area. Speed constraints are not a household consideration here. Infrastructure investment has prioritised reaching premium tiers for the vast majority. Gigabit infrastructure spans most of this district, reflecting mature network deployment and operator investment.. Fibre infrastructure delivers ultrafast speeds where cable deployment remains limited or incomplete.. Households should verify their specific postcode location before finalising relocation decisions.
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
DE73 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE73 5 | 106 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| DE73 6 | 150 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| DE73 7 | 85 | 91% | 0% | 82% |
| DE73 8 | 181 | 97% | 0% | 94% |
All DE73 5 postcodes (106)
All DE73 6 postcodes (150)
All DE73 7 postcodes (85)
All DE73 8 postcodes (181)
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Living in South Derbyshire
At 92.9% gigabit, DE73 represents mature network deployment across a large area. Residents operate in a gigabit-as-default environment.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
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
DE73 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit broadband normal in Derby DE73?
Yes. 92.9% of postcodes support gigabit. Superfast at 97.4% means slow broadband is vanishingly rare.
What's the connectivity risk for a new Derby resident?
Negligible. Only 0.7% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Confirm your postcode, but expect fast speeds as the baseline.
Why does Derby's DE73 have better connectivity than rural Derbyshire?
Urban density and commercial investment drive network rollout. DE73 has achieved near-saturation gigabit deployment; rural postcodes like DE45 lag significantly.
Can commercial operations rely on DE73 broadband?
Absolutely. At 97.4% superfast and 92.9% gigabit, business connectivity meets enterprise-grade standards.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE73 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