EH21 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 746 postcodes across 3 sectors in East Lothian.
Full fibre
80%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
746
EH21 is a large City of Edinburgh district covering 746 postcodes. Four-fifths of premises have gigabit fibre, and alternative infrastructure supplements coverage for around 24% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in EH21
Share of EH21 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 746 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 80.3% of postcodes in EH21, with gigabit speeds following the same distribution. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is universal at 97.5%, and no postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation floor. Alternative wireless access is present for 24.4% of postcodes, providing an alternative to wired infrastructure or a redundant fallback. The speed split shows 80.3% at gigabit and 17.2% in the 30-300 Mbps range. The dual-infrastructure narrative here is important: where fibre gaps exist, alternative wireless may bridge them, especially for properties where copper deployment is uneconomical. The combination of technologies delivers broad coverage across the large district.
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
24%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EH21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH21 6 | 238 | 99% | 87% | 87% |
| EH21 7 | 239 | 99% | 72% | 72% |
| EH21 8 | 269 | 95% | 82% | 82% |
All EH21 6 postcodes (238)
All EH21 7 postcodes (239)
All EH21 8 postcodes (269)
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Living in East Lothian
The combination of fibre and wireless alternatives means most EH21 households have multiple connectivity options. Geographic gaps in one technology may be covered by another.
Remote worker score
98/100
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
EH21 broadband FAQs
What technologies provide broadband in EH21?
Full fibre for 80.3% of postcodes and wireless alternatives for 24.4%. Together they create options where traditional wired deployment would be difficult.
Can I get full fibre in EH21?
80.3% of postcodes do. If yours is in the 19.7% without fibre, wireless or hybrid copper infrastructure may be your fastest option.
Is 30-300 Mbps adequate for a family home?
For most domestic use it is, though households with many simultaneous users or large file transfers will appreciate gigabit. EH21 postcodes on this tier total around 128.
How stable is wireless broadband compared to fibre?
Modern wireless infrastructure is reliable in most conditions. Weather and building obstruction can affect speeds, but technical support and alternative wired backups are typically available.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EH21 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