EH12 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,143 postcodes across 6 sectors in City of Edinburgh.
Full fibre
94%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,143
EH12 covers 1,143 Edinburgh postcodes with 94.3% gigabit fibre. It's one of Scotland's largest residential areas with full modern network coverage.
Broadband speeds in EH12
Share of EH12 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,143 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre covers 94.3%, with 94.5% of postcodes delivering 300+ Mbps speeds confirming high-speed provisioning across the district. Measured speeds closely track gigabit reach, confirming fibre deployment is provisioned for performance. Just 2.5% sit in the 30-300 Mbps band. Zero postcodes fall below 30 Mbps. EH12's scale (1,143 postcodes) and consistency reflect coordinated infrastructure investment across a suburban district. The tight alignment between gigabit fibre and measured speeds shows operators have prioritised gigabit packages here. Families can confidently plan around gigabit expectations without concern for hidden slow-speed pockets.
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
EH12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH12 0 | 57 | 69% | 66% | 66% |
| EH12 5 | 220 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| EH12 6 | 176 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| EH12 7 | 268 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| EH12 8 | 309 | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| EH12 9 | 113 | 91% | 90% | 90% |
All EH12 0 postcodes (57)
All EH12 5 postcodes (220)
All EH12 6 postcodes (176)
All EH12 7 postcodes (268)
All EH12 8 postcodes (309)
All EH12 9 postcodes (113)
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Living in City of Edinburgh
EH12's size and consistency reflect coordinated infrastructure investment across a suburban district. Families can confidently plan around gigabit expectations.
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
EH12 broadband FAQs
Is EH12's 94.3% gigabit rate sustainable as the area grows?
Likely yes. Suburban areas built post-2015 typically include fibre ducts in planning consent. As EH12 densifies, operators can provision fibre without major rework.
How does EH12 perform for remote work?
EH12 at 94.3% gigabit is a low-risk choice for professionals relying on cloud work and video conferencing.
What's the broadband story for the 2.5% of EH12 on slower connections?
Those postcodes are on 30-300 Mbps superfast, adequate for residential use. Most are likely scheduled for gigabit upgrades; check with your ISP.
Is EH12 homogeneous in its coverage?
Yes. The tight clustering of gigabit and measured speeds shows fibre deployment is consistent across the district.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EH12 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