DN17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 962 postcodes across 4 sectors in North Lincolnshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
962
DN17 covers 962 postcodes in North Lincolnshire with exceptional broadband coverage. Cable networks deliver gigabit speeds to nearly 9 in 10 premises, though full fibre remains absent from the data.
Broadband speeds in DN17
Share of DN17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 962 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit connectivity reached 89% of postcodes across 962 addresses, placing DN17 well above most UK baselines. The speed distribution skews heavily toward the fast end: nearly 9 in 10 premises recorded above 300 Mbps, with only 3.2% below 10 Mbps. Cable networks dominate this geography, delivering gigabit via established infrastructure rather than fibre. Fixed wireless supplements wired networks across 51.8% of the area, offering an alternative where cable footprints end. Ultrafast availability (30 Mbps) is universal at 95%, confirming near-total modern broadband reach. The absence of full fibre data suggests cable gigabit has met demand in this locale without requiring fibre deployment. Below-USO premises are zero, meaning every tracked postcode meets baseline connectivity thresholds.
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
52%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DN17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN17 1 | 271 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
| DN17 2 | 253 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| DN17 3 | 224 | 90% | 0% | 77% |
| DN17 4 | 214 | 91% | 0% | 82% |
All DN17 1 postcodes (271)
All DN17 2 postcodes (253)
All DN17 3 postcodes (224)
All DN17 4 postcodes (214)
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Living in North Lincolnshire
The heavy concentration of high-speed service reflects cable infrastructure penetration rather than fibre rollout. Households dependent on legacy broadband face a genuine bottleneck: the below-10-Mbps tail remains at 3.2%, meaningful for those unable to access upgraded lines.
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
DN17 broadband FAQs
Why is there no full fibre in DN17 if gigabit speeds are so common?
The gigabit availability (89%) comes primarily from cable networks, which can deliver 300+ Mbps without FTTP infrastructure. The dataset does not record fibre presence, suggesting alternative technologies dominate the area's upgrades.
What does the fixed wireless penetration of 51.8% mean for a householder?
Fixed wireless is prevalent, covering about half of postcodes. It can deliver reliable speeds where cable or fibre is unavailable, though real-world performance depends on local conditions and signal strength.
Is 3.2% of premises still stuck below 10 Mbps realistic?
Yes. Despite near-universal superfast coverage, a small percentage always falls outside commercial rollout footprints. This typically reflects rural pockets or premises marked as uneconomical to serve.
Which speed tier serves most DN17 postcodes?
Gigabit speeds (300+ Mbps) serve 89.5% of postcodes. Only 6% sit in the 30-300 Mbps band, indicating minimal middle-ground availability.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DN17 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