E5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 642 postcodes across 3 sectors in Hackney.
Full fibre
85%
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
642
E5 covers 642 postcodes in Hackney with near-universal superfast provision and solid full fibre reach. This north-central Hackney pocket shows fibre progress.
Broadband speeds in E5
Share of E5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 642 postcodes in the district.
84.8% of E5's postcodes have gigabit-capable full fibre infrastructure. Superfast reaches 99.6%, meaning only a single postcode drops below 30 Mbps baseline. Speed data reveal the fibre split: 85.8% sit above 300 Mbps, 13.8% cluster between 30 and 300 Mbps, and none fall below Universal Service Obligation. Ultrafast provision reaches 89%, slightly higher than gigabit, suggesting cable networks fill a modest gap where fibre hasn't yet landed. For a Hackney outcode with 642 postcodes, E5 demonstrates fibre deployment that's still incomplete but increasingly thorough.
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
E5 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E5 0 | 194 | 100% | 95% | 95% |
| E5 8 | 221 | 100% | 80% | 80% |
| E5 9 | 227 | 99% | 81% | 81% |
All E5 0 postcodes (194)
All E5 8 postcodes (221)
All E5 9 postcodes (227)
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Living in Hackney
E5's mix of fibre and older superfast suggests ongoing infrastructure transition. Most premises will find gigabit or solid superfast speeds, but verification by postcode remains sensible.
Crime per month
3
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
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
E5 broadband FAQs
What speeds can postcodes in E5 expect if they lack gigabit?
The 15.2% without gigabit still reach superfast minimums. Most sit in the 30-300 Mbps range, delivering reliable but not extreme speeds.
Is E5 significantly behind adjacent Hackney outcodes on fibre?
E5's 84.8% gigabit and 99.6% superfast rates are solid for Hackney, though some postcodes (E8, E20) run higher by 5-15 percentage points.
Why does E5 have 13.8% of postcodes between 30 and 300 Mbps?
This slower cluster likely represents postcodes served by older superfast networks, common in Hackney's mid-density residential areas without recent fibre upgrades.
How does cable network coverage supplement fibre in E5?
Cable adds roughly 4 percentage points to ultrafast availability (89% vs 84.8% gigabit), playing a secondary role where fibre deployment lags.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in E5 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