DN6 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 845 postcodes across 4 sectors in Doncaster.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
845
DN6 is Doncaster's second postal district with 845 postcodes. Gigabit reaches 89% of premises, and superfast coverage is 98.6%, marking a solid mid-tier position among these codes.
Broadband speeds in DN6
Share of DN6 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 845 postcodes in the district.
DN6 is Doncaster's second postal district with 845 postcodes and solid broadband performance. Gigabit reaches 89%, a meaningful step back from DN4's 98.7% but still delivering gigabit to nine of ten premises. Superfast is 98.6%. The gap is in the mid-range: 9.6% sit at 30-300 Mbps speeds, notably higher than DN4's 0.9%, indicating more postcodes rely on older infrastructure. Only 0.5% fall below 10 Mbps, and below USO is negligible at 0.1%. Wireless coverage is rare at 2.9%, pointing to pervasive cable infrastructure. Doncaster's postal codes tell slightly different stories: DN4 is gigabit-saturated urban core, while DN6 is gigabit-strong with a meaningful mid-range tier for outer suburbs. DN6 offers reliable gigabit availability for most premises with proportionally more postcodes on older networks.
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
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DN6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN6 0 | 204 | 97% | 0% | 84% |
| DN6 7 | 248 | 99% | 0% | 95% |
| DN6 8 | 195 | 99% | 0% | 83% |
| DN6 9 | 198 | 99% | 0% | 93% |
All DN6 0 postcodes (204)
All DN6 7 postcodes (248)
All DN6 8 postcodes (195)
All DN6 9 postcodes (198)
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Living in Doncaster
DN6 offers reliable gigabit availability for most premises but with proportionally more postcodes on older networks than DN4.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
DN6 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit as likely in DN6 as DN4?
No. DN6 offers 89% gigabit versus DN4's 98.7%. Both are strong, but DN4 is denser.
What speeds do the 9.6% in the mid-range get?
30-300 Mbps. Adequate for most households but not intensive uploading or low-latency work.
Why does Doncaster have two different profiles?
DN4 is likely the urban core with dense cable; DN6 includes more suburbs with older infrastructure.
Should I choose DN4 over DN6 for broadband?
DN4 is stronger, but DN6 is well served. Postcode your address for certainty.
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Every postcode in DN6 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