EC4N broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 55 postcodes across 6 sectors in City of London.
Full fibre
86%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
55
EC4N contains 55 City postcodes with 85.7% gigabit coverage, sitting squarely in the City's middle range for fibre deployment.
Broadband speeds in EC4N
Share of EC4N premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 55 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre and gigabit reach 85.7%, with 87.5% achieving superfast speeds. Just 1.8% of addresses sit in the 30-300 Mbps band, a small older-network tail. Zero postcodes fall below 30 Mbps. EC4N shows the typical City profile: deep gigabit reach, minimal slow-speed pockets, strong provider competition. The alignment between gigabit and superfast rates shows operators targeting the same addresses for modern infrastructure upgrades. EC4N's figures suggest it's a postcode where fibre roll-out is complete for most premises, with minor pockets of older infrastructure remaining. It's a low-risk choice for broadband-dependent tenants.
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
EC4N splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC4N 1 | 6 | 95% | 95% | 95% |
| EC4N 4 | 8 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| EC4N 5 | 8 | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| EC4N 6 | 11 | 88% | 79% | 79% |
| EC4N 7 | 13 | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| EC4N 8 | 9 | 82% | 82% | 82% |
All EC4N 6 postcodes (11)
All EC4N 7 postcodes (13)
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Living in City of London
EC4N's figures show fibre roll-out is complete for most premises. Minor pockets of older infrastructure remain, but the postcode is low-risk for broadband commitment.
Crime per month
7
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
96/100
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
EC4N broadband FAQs
Are EC4N's speeds consistent, or do they vary throughout the day?
Gigabit fibre is stable. Your experience depends on ISP overselling and peak-hour demand. Commercial SLAs in EC4N typically guarantee 200+ Mbps sustained, even during busy times.
How many postcodes in EC4N lack gigabit?
Approximately 8 out of 55. These are likely concentrated in a street or building where fibre ducts are congested or planning approval was delayed.
Is EC4N a good postcode for media production or editing firms?
Yes. 85.7% gigabit availability and competitive provider density mean reliable upload and download speeds for content production workflows. Confirm your building's status first.
What should I do if my EC4N address is in the 14.3% without gigabit?
Ask your ISP about upgrade timelines and costs. Gigabit may be weeks or months away. In the meantime, superfast at 30-300 Mbps handles office operations adequately.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EC4N 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