DN40 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 447 postcodes across 3 sectors in North East Lincolnshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
447
DN40 covers 447 postcodes in North East Lincolnshire with strong gigabit availability at 86.1% but a notable below-10-Mbps segment of 7.3%, the second-highest in this batch.
Broadband speeds in DN40
Share of DN40 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 447 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 86.1% in DN40, a respectable figure above UK average but below the best North East Lincolnshire districts. Superfast is 88.5%. The speed distribution shows a concerning slow tail: 7.3% below 10 Mbps (second only to DN37's 6.9%), 2.4% in the 30-300 band, and 1.1% below USO. The narrow middle tier (2.4%) confirms premises are clustered into gigabit or constrained groups, with minimal intermediate speeds. Fixed wireless is minimal at 7.4%, suggesting the 7.3% slow premises are infrastructure-starved rather than wireless-served.
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
7%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DN40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN40 1 | 170 | 96% | 0% | 95% |
| DN40 2 | 147 | 87% | 0% | 82% |
| DN40 3 | 130 | 82% | 0% | 79% |
All DN40 1 postcodes (170)
All DN40 2 postcodes (147)
All DN40 3 postcodes (130)
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Living in North East Lincolnshire
DN40 is a district with unequal service distribution. Most premises are well-served; a meaningful minority face real constraints. Households here should verify specific address options before assuming gigabit is available.
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
DN40 broadband FAQs
DN40 has 7.3% below 10 Mbps. Why so high if gigabit is 86.1%?
High variance within postcodes. Some DN40 areas are fully networked; others remain unserved. This postcode likely spans both suburban and rural zones.
1.1% below USO is meaningful. How many premises is that?
With 447 postcodes, it could represent 10-50 premises across the district. Small in percentage terms but real for those affected; USO subsidy eligibility applies.
Fixed wireless at 7.4% is low. Why is the slow tail not served by wireless?
Infrastructure-starved pockets may be too remote or dispersed for wireless to be economical. Legacy or no service is more common than fixed wireless in such areas.
Should I assume gigabit if I move to DN40?
Likely, but check your address. DN40 is 86% gigabit, so odds are good, but the 14% non-gigabit share means verification is essential before committing.
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Every postcode in DN40 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