DT10 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 458 postcodes across 2 sectors in Dorset.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
458
DT10 spans 458 Dorset postcodes with strong gigabit at 87.1% and superfast at 97.7%. It is one of Dorset's more reliable postal districts.
Broadband speeds in DT10
Share of DT10 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 458 postcodes in the district.
DT10 spans 458 Dorset postcodes and displays strong broadband connectivity throughout. Gigabit reaches 87.1%, delivering gigabit to roughly 376 postcodes out of 458. Superfast is 97.7%, nearly universal. Only 1% fall below 10 Mbps, indicating very tight and reliable speed distribution across postcodes. The 10.5% in the 30-300 Mbps band is modest for a postcode of this scale. Below USO is 0.3%, near-negligible at less than two postcodes. Wireless coverage covers 2.4%, a minimal presence suggesting terrestrial cable infrastructure sufficiency. Across Dorset's comparative group, DT10 ranks solidly in the upper tier, delivering reliable speeds across nearly all premises. DT10 offers reliable gigabit and superfast availability with minimal infrastructure gaps or concerns.
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
DT10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT10 1 | 221 | 99% | 0% | 84% |
| DT10 2 | 237 | 96% | 0% | 90% |
All DT10 1 postcodes (221)
All DT10 2 postcodes (237)
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Living in Dorset
DT10 offers reliable gigabit and superfast availability with minimal infrastructure gaps.
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
DT10 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit common in DT10?
Yes, at 87.1% of postcodes. Most residents can expect it.
How does DT10 compare to DT1?
DT1 is marginally stronger at 89.2% gigabit, but DT10 is very close and equally reliable.
What's the below-USO situation?
0.3% of postcodes, roughly one address. Effectively negligible.
Why is wireless coverage so rare here?
2.4% of postcodes only. Terrestrial networks serve nearly everyone.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources