EC4R broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 49 postcodes across 5 sectors in City of London.
Full fibre
87%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
49
EC4R spans 49 City postcodes with 87% gigabit coverage. Full fibre reaches every address either as gigabit or superfast, with zero below-30-Mbps locations.
Broadband speeds in EC4R
Share of EC4R premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 49 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit fibre covers 87%, with all postcodes meeting superfast minimums or beyond. A clean distribution exists with no slow-speed tail and no below-USO addresses. EC4R represents a postcode where network modernisation is near-complete across the entire footprint. The absence of any addresses below 30 Mbps indicates universal service. EC4R's uniform coverage suggests it's served by concentrated operator interest and limited legacy network pockets. The relatively tight postcode count (49) makes it manageable for complete fibre deployment. Tenants here can safely assume gigabit will be available at their exact address or imminent.
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
EC4R splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EC4R 0 | 13 | 85% | 85% | 85% |
| EC4R 1 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| EC4R 2 | 9 | 82% | 82% | 82% |
| EC4R 3 | 10 | 88% | 88% | 88% |
| EC4R 9 | 8 | 80% | 80% | 80% |
All EC4R 0 postcodes (13)
All EC4R 3 postcodes (10)
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Living in City of London
EC4R's uniform coverage suggests concentrated operator interest. Tenants can safely assume gigabit will be available at their address or imminent.
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
EC4R broadband FAQs
Is 87% gigabit enough for a financial services firm?
Yes, especially given zero below-30-Mbps postcodes. 87% have gigabit SLAs; the 13% on superfast can handle daily trading and client connectivity with dual-line redundancy if needed.
How does EC4R compare to other City postcodes?
EC4R at 87% sits in the middle-to-upper range, showing consistent City-wide investment. Differences across postcodes are often small.
Are upload speeds also strong in EC4R?
Upload metrics are not provided for this postcode. However, gigabit fibre typically delivers symmetric capacity, so 87% should have strong upload potential.
Will EC4R's remaining 13% ever get gigabit?
Almost certainly within a year or two. City operators prioritise backfill to complete their networks. Check with your provider if your building is in the 13%.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EC4R 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