DL10 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 819 postcodes across 4 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
67%
Gigabit
67%
Superfast
82%
Postcodes
819
This North Yorkshire district combines moderate fibre availability at 66.5% with substantial fixed wireless coverage at 47.2%, reflecting rural connectivity challenges met through multiple technology paths.
Broadband speeds in DL10
Share of DL10 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 819 postcodes in the district.
Just over two-thirds of postcodes in DL10 receive full fibre, with gigabit capability at 66.5%. Fixed wireless networks support an additional 47.2% of the area, indicating that many premises rely on radio-based services to meet broadband needs. The speed distribution splits evenly: 67.9% achieve gigabit performance, while 14.5% remain in the 30-300 Mbps window. Just 0.4% of postcodes sit below the Universal Service Obligation minimum, highlighting a sparse but serviced territory. Rural postcodes here often depend on mixed technologies rather than a single fibre backbone.
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
47%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DL10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL10 4 | 246 | 98% | 88% | 88% |
| DL10 5 | 156 | 67% | 52% | 52% |
| DL10 6 | 200 | 70% | 51% | 51% |
| DL10 7 | 217 | 87% | 67% | 67% |
All DL10 4 postcodes (246)
All DL10 5 postcodes (156)
All DL10 6 postcodes (200)
All DL10 7 postcodes (217)
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Living in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire's scattered geography means fibre trenching is costly, making fixed wireless a practical complement to fibre networks. At 66.5% gigabit availability, most farming and country communities can access sufficient speeds for business, though households should verify which technology serves their address before moving or making work-from-home commitments.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
DL10 broadband FAQs
Will I have fibre at my rural postcode?
Fibre reaches 66.5% of postcodes in this area. If your address does not have fibre, fixed wireless is likely available; check coverage with local providers before assuming satellite is your only option.
How reliable is fixed wireless broadband?
Fixed wireless performance depends on signal quality and antenna alignment. When properly installed, it can deliver reliable 30-100 Mbps connections, though it may be more weather-sensitive than fibre.
What does the 0.4% below USO threshold mean?
Fewer than 1 in 200 postcodes sit below the 10 Mbps Universal Service Obligation floor. These postcodes have the legal right to request a subsidised connection upgrade.
Can I run two businesses or large household operations from DL10?
If you have gigabit or upper-range superfast connections, multiple simultaneous video conferences and cloud operations are feasible. Check your specific postcode's service type, as fixed wireless postcodes may see more variation in performance.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DL10 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