E9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 629 postcodes across 3 sectors in Hackney.
Full fibre
84%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
629
E9 in Hackney covers 629 postcodes with 83.8% full fibre and 86.2% gigabit access. It is the weakest-connected Hackney postcode in this batch, yet still well-served.
Broadband speeds in E9
Share of E9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 629 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 83.8% of E9, lower than neighbouring E8 but solid for inner London. The 86.2% gigabit share exceeds the fibre percentage, indicating cable extends fibre-based speeds in peripheral areas. A further 12.1% occupy superfast, meaning all of E9 meets or exceeds the USO floor of 30 Mbps. The gap between gigabit and fibre reflects cable and alternative provider coverage in specific pockets. E9 likely spans more diverse housing ages and conservation constraints than E8, explaining its relatively lower fibre saturation. For fibre-equipped premises, gigabit is standard. Cable-reached premises enjoy gigabit via coaxial paths. Superfast areas can support streaming and routine online work. The detailed coverage above USO signals that digital inclusion is near-universal.
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
E9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E9 5 | 245 | 97% | 82% | 82% |
| E9 6 | 194 | 99% | 83% | 83% |
| E9 7 | 190 | 99% | 86% | 86% |
All E9 5 postcodes (245)
All E9 6 postcodes (194)
All E9 7 postcodes (190)
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Living in Hackney
E9 shows that fibre rollout can vary significantly within a single borough, driven by property age and street layout.
Crime per month
4
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
E9 broadband FAQs
Why does E9 have lower fibre than E8 in the same borough?
E9 and E8 likely cover different housing stock and eras. E9 may have older terraces, listed buildings, or conservation areas where fibre installation is costlier and slower.
What percentage of E9 can get gigabit?
Eighty-six point two per cent. The remainder (13.8%) sit on superfast, sufficient for most household needs but below gigabit thresholds.
Is E9 suitable for remote workers?
Yes, though verify your postcode. The 86.2% gigabit and 12.1% superfast mean nearly all premises can handle video calls and cloud apps.
Will E9 see further fibre investment?
Likely. Hackney's dense population and Ofcom targets suggest Openreach will work to upgrade premises without full fibre.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in E9 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