DL7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 689 postcodes across 3 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
67%
Gigabit
67%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
689
North Yorkshire (DL7) shows substantial fixed wireless adoption at 77% of postcodes alongside full fibre availability at 66.7%. This mixed technology split reflects rural settlements served by multiple infrastructure types.
Broadband speeds in DL7
Share of DL7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 689 postcodes in the district.
Fixed wireless supports 77% of postcodes in DL7, while full fibre reaches 66.7%, indicating a rural district where radio networks and fibre operate in parallel to serve scattered settlements. Gigabit capability extends to 66.7% of postcodes, aligned with fibre deployment, meaning most fixed wireless postcodes receive superfast rather than ultra-high speeds. Speed distribution shows 66.7% at gigabit level, 21.2% in the superfast 30-300 Mbps band, and 0.2% below the Universal Service Obligation floor. Superfast coverage spans 87.9% of postcodes. The overlap between fixed wireless (77%) and fibre (66.7%) suggests many postcodes have access to both technologies, offering competitive choice.
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
77%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DL7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL7 0 | 207 | 72% | 43% | 43% |
| DL7 8 | 254 | 99% | 85% | 85% |
| DL7 9 | 228 | 90% | 68% | 68% |
All DL7 0 postcodes (207)
All DL7 8 postcodes (254)
All DL7 9 postcodes (228)
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Living in North Yorkshire
DL7's 77% fixed wireless footprint indicates substantial rural character. Households benefit from a dual-technology situation: those near towns access fibre for gigabit speeds, while more remote postcodes rely on radio networks delivering solid superfast performance.
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
DL7 broadband FAQs
Do most postcodes in DL7 have a choice between fibre and fixed wireless?
Likely yes. Fibre reaches 66.7% and fixed wireless 77%, with overlap in many postcodes. Check both provider availability at your address before deciding.
Is fixed wireless or fibre better for remote work in DL7?
Fibre offers gigabit speeds and lower variability. Fixed wireless is adequate for most work but may show performance fluctuation in bad weather. If available, fibre is the safer choice for business-critical connectivity.
What percentage of DL7 is still without fibre access?
Fibre reaches 66.7% of postcodes. The remaining 21.2% rely primarily on fixed wireless or older superfast technologies, but all receive at least 30 Mbps.
Would DL7 suit a rural business requiring high-speed internet?
If your postcode falls in the 66.7% with fibre, yes. Gigabit access supports commercial operations. Fixed wireless postcodes (21.2%) offer adequate speeds for most business use but with less reliability than fibre.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DL7 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