E18 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 351 postcodes across 2 sectors in Redbridge.
Full fibre
88%
Gigabit
88%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
351
E18 in Redbridge reaches 88.4% full fibre across 351 postcodes, with 92.4% ultrafast speeds indicating cable augmentation of fibre infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in E18
Share of E18 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 351 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 88.4% of postcodes, with gigabit-capable networks at 88.4%. Ultrafast speeds of 300 Mbps or faster extend to 92.4%, showing cable networks fill deployment gaps. Speeds of 30 to 300 Mbps cover 8.9% of premises. No postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Superfast availability is 99.5%, the highest in this E-code batch. E18's ultrafast reach exceeding fibre availability reflects smart mixed-technology deployment. Households benefit from both fibre stability and cable redundancy. This smaller district shows efficient use of both fibre and cable to reach near-universal connectivity. Nearly every address in E18 can access gigabit or near-gigabit speeds. The 92.4% ultrafast share means gigabit capacity is effectively universal across the postcode block.
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
E18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E18 1 | 149 | 100% | 90% | 90% |
| E18 2 | 202 | 99% | 87% | 87% |
All E18 1 postcodes (149)
All E18 2 postcodes (202)
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Living in Redbridge
E18's ultrafast reach exceeding fibre reflects mixed-technology deployment providing redundancy.
Crime per month
4
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
100/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
78/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
E18 broadband FAQs
Why does E18 have higher ultrafast coverage than full fibre?
92.4% ultrafast exceeds 88.4% fibre because cable networks provide gigabit where fibre has not yet reached.
Is gigabit-capable broadband accessible to most E18 premises?
Yes. 88.4% fibre plus additional cable gigabit means over 90% can access gigabit speeds.
How does E18 compare to nearby E11 in Redbridge?
E18 reaches 88.4% fibre; E11 reaches 87.2%. Both are exceptionally well-connected for outer East London.
What does 99.5% superfast availability mean practically?
Nearly all premises can access 30 Mbps or faster. Broadband is universally adequate.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in E18 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