DE74 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 325 postcodes across 2 sectors in North West Leicestershire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
66%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
325
DE74 in North West Leicestershire covers 325 postcodes with moderate gigabit availability: 66.1% reach 300 Mbps or faster speeds. Connectivity gaps are meaningful here, with one postcode in eighteen falling below the universal service obligation.
Broadband speeds in DE74
Share of DE74 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 325 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit networks serve 66.1% of DE74, indicating patchy rollout or terrain-driven deployment delays. This suggests ongoing network investment rather than completion. Ultrafast matches gigabit at 66.1%, indicating cable is the primary 300+ Mbps technology. Superfast reaches 92%, meaning 26% of postcodes are capped at the 30-300 Mbps mid-band. Below-10-Mbps postcodes account for 5.5%, and 0.2% miss the universal service obligation, representing a small but real minority. The speed distribution is more balanced than premium zones: gigabit reaches a solid majority, but a substantial quarter of premises remain in the mid-superfast tier, reflecting mixed infrastructure deployment patterns.
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
DE74 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE74 0 | 7 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| DE74 2 | 318 | 92% | 0% | 65% |
All DE74 2 postcodes (318)
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Living in North West Leicestershire
At 66.1% gigabit, DE74 sits just below typical national levels. Movers should verify postcodes carefully, particularly in more remote pockets where the 5.5% below-10-Mbps tail concentrates.
Remote worker score
53/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
53/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
DE74 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit coverage in North West Leicestershire DE74?
66.1% of postcodes support gigabit speeds, representing solid but incomplete rollout.
How many DE74 addresses have poor broadband?
5.5% fall below 10 Mbps, roughly one in eighteen postcodes. This is a notable minority; check your exact address before moving.
Should I investigate superfast availability in DE74?
Yes, if gigabit is unavailable for your postcode. 92% of DE74 has superfast (30 Mbps or above); if you miss that too, a universal service obligation claim may apply.
Is North West Leicestershire rolling out faster broadband?
At 66.1% gigabit, rollout is ongoing but unfinished. Future deployments are likely, though timing depends on commercial viability.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DE74 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