E11 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 803 postcodes across 4 sectors in Waltham Forest.
Full fibre
87%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
803
E11 in Redbridge is a full-fibre success story, with 87.2% full fibre availability across 803 postcodes. This is among London's highest fibre penetrations.
Broadband speeds in E11
Share of E11 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 803 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 87.2% of E11, a remarkable figure for inner London where older ductwork often constrains rollout. An additional 8.2% enjoy superfast speeds (30-300 Mbps), covering premises on legacy copper or partial fibre paths. The 88.5% speed_300_plus figure confirms that gigabit practical availability mirrors fibre deployment closely. No postcodes record below-10-Mbps averages, indicating detailed coverage across all property types. Redbridge's high fibre penetration reflects Openreach's and alternative providers' focus on high-value metropolitan areas where deployment economics favour rapid rollout. For residents with fibre access, symmetrical gigabit is standard. Those on superfast can handle streaming and video calls reliably. The minimal below-superfast figure signals effective digital inclusion across the postcode.
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
0%
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
E11 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 1 | 206 | 97% | 86% | 86% |
| E11 2 | 214 | 98% | 89% | 89% |
| E11 3 | 192 | 97% | 89% | 89% |
| E11 4 | 191 | 95% | 84% | 84% |
All E11 1 postcodes (206)
All E11 2 postcodes (214)
All E11 3 postcodes (192)
All E11 4 postcodes (191)
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Living in Waltham Forest
E11 shows what mature fibre deployment looks like in London. Households here enjoy reliability and future-proofing.
Crime per month
2
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
98/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
E11 broadband FAQs
What does 87.2% full fibre coverage mean for E11 residents?
It means gigabit-speed reliability and symmetrical upload and download are standard. Fibre-to-the-premises eliminates the speed degradation of copper or cable.
Why is E11's fibre coverage so high compared to outer London?
Redbridge is inner-London residential with dense properties and shorter duct distances. Investment returns are higher, so Openreach and challengers prioritised it.
Are there any postcodes in E11 stuck on slower technology?
Only 8.2%, which are mostly on superfast (30-300 Mbps). No areas fall below superfast, and no premises report sub-10-Mbps speeds.
Should I expect further fibre expansion in E11?
Unlikely; at 87.2%, E11 is largely saturated. New builds and premises without fibre access may see upgrades, but the majority already have full-fibre lines.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in E11 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