EH22 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,074 postcodes across 5 sectors in Midlothian.
Full fibre
87%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,074
EH22 is the largest City of Edinburgh district at 1,074 postcodes, with excellent gigabit fibre penetration. 87.4% of premises reach gigabit speeds via full fibre.
Broadband speeds in EH22
Share of EH22 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,074 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit-capable full fibre infrastructure reaches 87.4% of postcodes in EH22, supported by universal superfast coverage at 97.1%. The speed distribution is heavily weighted toward gigabit: 87.4% of postcodes at 300+ Mbps, with just 9.7% in the intermediate 30-300 Mbps band. No postcodes fall below the 10 Mbps Universal Service Obligation minimum. Wireless technologies play a marginal role at 3%, supplementing wired deployment in select areas. The combination of scale and high fibre penetration makes EH22 one of Edinburgh's most reliably connected districts. Households across the district benefit from systematic infrastructure investment and modern deployment.
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
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EH22 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH22 1 | 222 | 95% | 79% | 79% |
| EH22 2 | 229 | 93% | 85% | 85% |
| EH22 3 | 148 | 99% | 85% | 85% |
| EH22 4 | 249 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| EH22 5 | 226 | 99% | 92% | 92% |
All EH22 1 postcodes (222)
All EH22 2 postcodes (229)
All EH22 3 postcodes (148)
All EH22 4 postcodes (249)
All EH22 5 postcodes (226)
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Living in Midlothian
Households across EH22 can generally assume gigabit fibre is available or in reach. The district's size and modern infrastructure mean fewer compromises on speed or choice.
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
EH22 broadband FAQs
What percentage of EH22 has gigabit broadband?
87.4% of postcodes are gigabit-capable via full fibre. This leaves about 140 postcodes in the slower tiers, but gigabit is the expectation across the district.
Are there any slow-speed postcodes in EH22?
No. Every postcode meets the Universal Service Obligation minimum of 10 Mbps. Slowest tier postcodes reach 30-300 Mbps, still fast for most users.
Is wireless technology a real option in EH22?
Marginally. Only 3% of postcodes record wireless availability, so wired infrastructure (fibre or hybrid) is the standard solution here.
How does EH22 compare to the Edinburgh average?
EH22 ranks above many central postcodes like EH2. The district's scale and modern fibre rollout give it consistently strong connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EH22 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