EH23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 299 postcodes across 1 sector in Midlothian.
Full fibre
89%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
299
EH23 serves 299 postcodes in Midlothian with strong gigabit availability tempered by a small USO-compliance shortfall. 89.3% of premises reach gigabit full fibre.
Broadband speeds in EH23
Share of EH23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 299 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre deployment in EH23 reaches 89.3% of postcodes, enabling gigabit access across nearly nine in ten premises. Superfast availability is slightly lower at 95.5%, and 0.6% fall below Universal Service Obligation minimums, an unusual gap pointing to a handful of properties with genuinely inadequate infrastructure. Alternative wireless covers 13.5% of postcodes, offering supplemental access. The speed split is clean: 89.3% gigabit, 6.3% on 30-300 Mbps. For the small minority lacking USO-standard broadband, regulatory obligations and operator duty-to-serve should apply. The overall profile shows a well-served district with minor gaps at the edges.
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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
14%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EH23 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH23 4 | 299 | 96% | 89% | 89% |
All EH23 4 postcodes (299)
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Living in Midlothian
EH23's connectivity is largely modern fibre-based. The 0.6% USO gap is negligible but real; affected households should contact their provider or regulator about upgrade rights.
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
EH23 broadband FAQs
Which postcodes in EH23 fall below USO minimum speeds?
Around two postcodes sit below 10 Mbps. If you are affected, contact your provider to confirm available upgrades or your rights under the Universal Service Obligation.
Is gigabit fibre standard in EH23?
Nearly yes. 89.3% of postcodes access gigabit full fibre. The remainder are on 30-300 Mbps or below, but fast-enough tiers for most use cases.
Does wireless technology matter in EH23?
Moderately. 13.5% of postcodes record wireless availability, often as an alternative to wired infrastructure or a secondary redundancy option.
Why is superfast coverage lower than gigabit in EH23?
The 0.6% below-superfast postcodes drive the slightly lower overall superfast percentage. This is an artefact of measuring both layers.
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Every postcode in EH23 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