DN36 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 648 postcodes across 2 sectors in North East Lincolnshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
72%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
648
DN36 spans East Lindsey with 648 postcodes and marks a notable step down in high-speed availability. Only 71.9% reach gigabit, and 4.3% remain below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in DN36
Share of DN36 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 648 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit drops significantly to 71.9% in DN36, marking a material shift from the stronger North East Lincolnshire codes. This 20-point gap between DN35 and DN36 reflects geographic infrastructure variation across East Lindsey. Superfast remains respectable at 90.5%, meeting the 2016 target but at the lower end. The sub-10 Mbps tail widens to 4.3% of postcodes, indicating infrastructure gaps that require postcode verification. Fixed wireless covers 20.9%, pointing to postcodes relying on wireless alternatives as their primary upgrade route. The 18.6% in the 30-300 Mbps band shows a district where mid-range speeds are common rather than exception. This distribution suggests East Lindsey infrastructure is less uniformly upgraded than North East Lincolnshire, with a split between cable-served and wireless-dependent areas. Speed outcomes in DN36 require individual postcode checking before household decisions.
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
21%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DN36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN36 4 | 361 | 92% | 0% | 74% |
| DN36 5 | 287 | 89% | 0% | 70% |
All DN36 4 postcodes (361)
All DN36 5 postcodes (287)
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Living in North East Lincolnshire
For household decisions, DN36 is the first postal district in this area where broadband cannot be assumed universal. A postcode check is essential before committing to a property or service.
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
DN36 broadband FAQs
How much slower is DN36 than DN35?
DN36 offers gigabit to 71.9% against DN35's 94.2%. The gap widens below: 4.3% of DN36 postcodes fall below 10 Mbps versus 0.5% in DN35.
Is 90.5% superfast coverage adequate?
It meets the 2016 target but is below-average among these postcodes. The distribution spans from gigabit to sub-USO.
Will wireless coverage help in DN36?
20.9% of postcodes show it available, but success depends on latency and capacity at your location.
Which East Lindsey postcodes have slower speeds?
DN36 and DN37 are weaker. Neighbouring DN37 shows slightly higher below-10 Mbps rates.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DN36 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