DH2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 707 postcodes across 3 sectors in County Durham.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
707
DH2 spans 707 postcodes. At 89.2% gigabit (cable), it is County Durham's densest district; fixed wireless adds 6.4% coverage, and zero postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation.
Broadband speeds in DH2
Share of DH2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 707 postcodes in the district.
Nine in ten postcodes (89.2%) can reach gigabit via cable networks per Ofcom Broadband Availability Checker, a concentration reflecting DH2's urban and suburban footprint. This compares favourably to DH1 (74.5% Ofcom reported) gigabit. Superfast (30-300 Mbps) serves 5.5% of postcodes, with fixed wireless bridging 6.4% of areas as a complementary service. Multiple technologies often overlap at individual postcodes. Zero postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, and zero postcodes sit below the Universal Service Obligation floor of 10 Mbps. DH2's density and investment intensity span cable gigabit, superfast copper, and fixed wireless, covering all building types and terrain effectively. This multi-technology approach ensures near-universal coverage across the 707 postcodes.
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
6%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DH2 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DH2 1 | 224 | 96% | 0% | 86% |
| DH2 2 | 252 | 97% | 0% | 95% |
| DH2 3 | 231 | 91% | 0% | 86% |
All DH2 1 postcodes (224)
All DH2 2 postcodes (252)
All DH2 3 postcodes (231)
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Living in County Durham
Every postcode in DH2 exceeds the USO minimum. Most exceed superfast thresholds. The operative distinction is between gigabit cable and the small superfast tail.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
DH2 broadband FAQs
How rare is below-superfast broadband in DH2?
Non-existent per Ofcom data. All 707 postcodes exceed 30 Mbps.
Why is DH2 better-connected than DH1?
DH2 is denser and more urban, attracting concentrated cable investment per Ofcom coverage. 89.2% gigabit versus DH1's 74.5%.
What role does fixed wireless play in DH2?
6.4% of postcodes use fixed wireless to supplement cable and copper, ensuring coverage in harder-to-reach areas.
Should I assume my DH2 postcode has gigabit?
Likely. Nearly nine in ten do. Check yours to be certain.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DH2 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