EH1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 296 postcodes across 3 sectors in City of Edinburgh.
Full fibre
78%
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
83%
Postcodes
296
Edinburgh's EH1 postcode covers 296 postcodes in the city centre with 77.6% gigabit fibre coverage. It's solid infrastructure for Scotland's capital, though below newer suburbs.
Broadband speeds in EH1
Share of EH1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 296 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 77.6%, slightly above typical UK fibre pass rates for older urban cores. Measured 300+ Mbps speeds hit 78.3%, showing that fibre here is provisioned for performance. A larger tail, 4.3%, sits in the 30-300 Mbps band, representing mixed fibre and cable deployments across the centre. No addresses fall below 30 Mbps, confirming universal service coverage. EH1's profile reflects the centre of an established city where fibre roll-out is ongoing. The relatively high gap between 77.6% and newer suburban Edinburgh postcodes suggests central density and historic infrastructure present challenges. However, superfast is nearly universal, supporting daily office and household connectivity.
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
EH1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH1 1 | 118 | 77% | 73% | 73% |
| EH1 2 | 96 | 87% | 82% | 82% |
| EH1 3 | 82 | 86% | 79% | 79% |
All EH1 1 postcodes (118)
All EH1 2 postcodes (96)
All EH1 3 postcodes (82)
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Living in City of Edinburgh
Central Edinburgh's older tenements and historic streets complicate fibre installation. However, superfast is nearly universal, supporting daily connectivity.
Remote worker score
94/100
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
EH1 broadband FAQs
Does EH1's 77.6% fibre mean gigabit unavailable in Edinburgh's city centre?
No. 77.6% of postcodes have fibre passed; availability depends on your exact building. Many in the 22.4% can request fibre upgrades, though timelines vary.
Is EH1's gigabit rate typical for Scottish postcodes?
EH1 sits below the strongest Scottish districts. Central cities often have older infrastructure; suburbs and planned developments tend to be wired more completely.
What speeds would a home worker in EH1 expect?
78% would enjoy 300+ Mbps; 4.3% would get 30-300 Mbps superfast, adequate for video calls and cloud work. Request a speed check with your ISP.
Are there postcodes in EH1 without any broadband?
All 296 postcodes meet superfast standards at 30 Mbps. None fall to below-10-Mbps gaps, making EH1 well-served despite lower gigabit percentage.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EH1 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