EH16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 858 postcodes across 3 sectors in City of Edinburgh.
Full fibre
93%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
858
EH16 covers 858 postcodes in southern Edinburgh with strong fibre coverage, though slightly behind the district's core in gigabit reach.
Broadband speeds in EH16
Share of EH16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 858 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 97.6% of postcodes. Full fibre sits at 93.4%, with gigabit availability also at 93.4%. The speed distribution shows 93.4% of properties can hit 300 Mbps, but a larger tail emerges here: 4.3% fall into the 30-300 Mbps band. This 4.3% mid-speed segment is notably higher than EH14 or EH15, suggesting patchy full fibre deployment and earlier-generation copper backup for some properties. For households content with 30 Mbps streaming or browsing, this is adequate; remote workers will want to verify gigabit availability at their specific address.
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
EH16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH16 4 | 276 | 98% | 94% | 94% |
| EH16 5 | 264 | 97% | 90% | 90% |
| EH16 6 | 318 | 98% | 95% | 95% |
All EH16 4 postcodes (276)
All EH16 5 postcodes (264)
All EH16 6 postcodes (318)
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Living in City of Edinburgh
EH16 straddles two markets. Urban core properties enjoy gigabit; outlying postcodes rely on superfast standards. House hunters should confirm coverage by postcode before assuming premium speeds.
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
EH16 broadband FAQs
Will I get full fibre in EH16?
93.4% of postcodes have full fibre available. The remaining 6.6% typically have superfast (30 Mbps+) but may not reach gigabit. Always check your specific address.
How common are speeds above 300 Mbps?
93.4% of the 858 postcodes can access gigabit speeds. 4.3% are limited to 30-300 Mbps, a larger gap than in adjacent high-speed districts.
What's the broadband gap in EH16?
No properties fall below superfast standards. The main split is between gigabit-ready (93.4%) and superfast-only (4.3%) postcodes.
Is EH16 slower than nearby codes?
Slightly. Full fibre penetration is lower than EH14 or EH15, and the mid-speed tail is larger, reflecting mixed network investment across the district.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EH16 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