DT7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 282 postcodes across 1 sector in Dorset.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
35%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
282
DT7 spans 282 Dorset postcodes with 35% gigabit coverage and 54.7% in the mid-range 30-300 Mbps band. It is the weakest postal district in this batch.
Broadband speeds in DT7
Share of DT7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 282 postcodes in the district.
DT7 spans 282 Dorset postcodes and is the weakest postal district across the entire batch of 25. Gigabit reaches just 35%, the lowest anywhere, leaving roughly 183 postcodes without gigabit access. The 54.7% in the 30-300 Mbps band is the modal tier, representing roughly 154 postcodes dependent on mid-range speeds as their primary service. 3.9% fall below 10 Mbps, roughly 11 postcodes with material broadband challenges requiring investigation. Below USO is 0.2%. Superfast is 89.7%, meeting the 2016 target but nothing more. Wireless coverage is absent. Speed outcomes are concentrated in the mid-range band, with significant below-10 Mbps tails. Across just 282 postcodes, broadband infrastructure shows material strain from underinvestment in rural areas.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
DT7 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DT7 3 | 282 | 90% | 0% | 35% |
All DT7 3 postcodes (282)
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Living in Dorset
DT7 exemplifies where UK broadband infrastructure is most visibly strained. Mid-range speeds dominate, gigabit is exceptional.
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
DT7 broadband FAQs
Is DT7 the slowest postal district in this batch?
By gigabit availability, yes. 35% is lower than any other code.
What should I expect in DT7?
Mid-range speeds (30-300 Mbps) are the most likely outcome.
How many postcodes are below 10 Mbps?
3.9% of 282, roughly 11 postcodes. Significant for the size.
Is DT7 worse than DT6?
neighbouring DT6 and DT7 has 35%. Nearly identical, though DT7 has slightly higher below-10 Mbps (3.9% vs 2.4%).
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in DT7 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