EH27 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 70 postcodes across 1 sector in West Lothian.
Full fibre
70%
Gigabit
70%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
70
EH27 is a small City of Edinburgh district with 70 postcodes where gigabit fibre is incomplete. About 70% of premises reach gigabit, whilst the rest depend on slower networks.
Broadband speeds in EH27
Share of EH27 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 70 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit full fibre reaches just 69.9% of postcodes in EH27, with a notable lag to superfast coverage of 88.6%. The speed split shows 70.3% at 300+ Mbps and 18.3% in the 30-300 Mbps range. This split is sharper than in better-connected Edinburgh postcodes and reflects partial fibre rollout in this small district. The 0.5% below Universal Service Obligation thresholds is minimal. For households here, location significantly affects available speed tiers, and broadband options will vary by postcode. The uneven distribution suggests ongoing deployment rather than complete coverage.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EH27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH27 8 | 70 | 89% | 70% | 70% |
All EH27 8 postcodes (70)
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Living in West Lothian
EH27's uneven connectivity means location within the district matters. Postcodes with gigabit fibre offer fast, modern infrastructure, whilst those on hybrid networks face speed constraints.
Remote worker score
95/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
EH27 broadband FAQs
Why does EH27 have lower gigabit coverage than nearby postcodes?
Fibre deployment has been selective across this small district. Some areas retain older hybrid copper networks, which deliver 30-300 Mbps but not gigabit speeds.
Can I check if my EH27 postcode has gigabit fibre?
Use the postcode search on this site. You will see whether full fibre is available; if not, your speed will likely top out at 30-300 Mbps.
Is 30-300 Mbps fast enough for video streaming?
Yes. Families can handle multiple simultaneous streaming, video calls and web use on 30-300 Mbps infrastructure.
When will gigabit fibre reach the rest of EH27?
We do not track rollout timelines. Contact your provider for investment plans or Ofcom for universal service obligation schemes covering slower postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EH27 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