EH17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 592 postcodes across 2 sectors in City of Edinburgh.
Full fibre
97%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
592
EH17 covers 592 postcodes across City of Edinburgh. Full fibre infrastructure is near-universal, enabling 97% of premises to reach gigabit speeds.
Broadband speeds in EH17
Share of EH17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 592 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre deployment in EH17 reaches 97% of postcodes, with gigabit availability matching that footprint. Superfast speeds (30 Mbps+) are available to 99.2% of households, representing near-total coverage. The speed split mirrors the fibre story: 97% reach gigabit thresholds, while just 2.1% occupy the 30-300 Mbps intermediate band. The minimal Universal Service Obligation gap (0%) confirms full network coverage across the district. Fibre-first infrastructure dominates here, offering upgradeable speeds and future-ready connectivity to nearly every postcode. The consistency of deployment suggests planned, systematic rollout rather than ad-hoc expansion. For households relocating to EH17, the uniform availability of gigabit-class infrastructure removes uncertainty from broadband planning.
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
EH17 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH17 7 | 217 | 99% | 98% | 98% |
| EH17 8 | 375 | 99% | 96% | 96% |
All EH17 7 postcodes (217)
All EH17 8 postcodes (375)
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Living in City of Edinburgh
Fibre-to-the-premises delivers both capacity and flexibility in EH17. Households relocating here gain consistent access to modern infrastructure without the gamble of uneven rollout seen elsewhere.
Remote worker score
100/100
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
EH17 broadband FAQs
What broadband technologies serve EH17?
Full fibre infrastructure is the primary delivery mechanism, reaching 97% of postcodes. This enables gigabit-capable connections with stable, symmetric upload and download speeds.
How many postcodes have below-standard broadband?
Zero. All 592 postcodes in EH17 meet or exceed the Universal Service Obligation minimum.
If I'm in the 2.1% on 30-300 Mbps, what does that mean?
Around 12 postcodes access faster-than-superfast speeds but not gigabit capacity. Still well above the UK average of 75 Mbps download.
Will speeds improve further in EH17?
With 97% already on full fibre, incremental gains beyond gigabit are limited. Current options are likely mature here.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EH17 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