DN8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 491 postcodes across 2 sectors in Doncaster.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
491
DN8 spans 491 postcodes across Doncaster. Gigabit is available to 86.1%, the lowest of Doncaster's postal codes, with 3.3% of postcodes falling below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in DN8
Share of DN8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 491 postcodes in the district.
DN8 spans 491 postcodes across Doncaster and represents the city's most variable tier. Only 86.1% access gigabit networks, the lowest across Doncaster's four postcodes. The below-10 Mbps share at 3.3% is the highest across Doncaster, suggesting roughly 16 premises with material broadband challenges. Superfast is respectable at 93.3%, but the 7.2% in the 30-300 Mbps band shows a meaningful mid-range tier. Wireless coverage is minimal at 2.3%, indicating infrastructure gaps are not compensated by wireless deployment. Below USO affects just 0.1%. Within 491 postcodes, speed outcomes are less assured than in DN4, DN6, or DN7, though still generally reliable for typical household use. DN8 is the outlier within Doncaster, a postcode where cable coverage is less thorough and older speeds persist more frequently.
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
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DN8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DN8 4 | 231 | 97% | 0% | 92% |
| DN8 5 | 260 | 91% | 0% | 81% |
All DN8 4 postcodes (231)
All DN8 5 postcodes (260)
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Living in Doncaster
DN8 is the outlier within Doncaster, a postcode where cable coverage is less thorough and older speeds persist more often.
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
DN8 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit availability lower in DN8?
86.1% is the lowest in Doncaster. This area may be further from cable trunk lines or contain infrastructure gaps.
What should I expect in DN8?
Gigabit is more likely than not (86.1%), but check your postcode. One in 30 premises sits below 10 Mbps.
How does DN8 stack up against DN7?
DN8 is weaker: 86.1% gigabit versus 87.6%, and 3.3% below 10 Mbps versus 1.2%.
Would I be safe assuming good broadband in DN8?
Safer than rural postcodes, but less safe than DN4. Postcode verification is advisable.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DN8 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