EH3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 673 postcodes across 5 sectors in City of Edinburgh.
Full fibre
87%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
673
EH3 is a large City of Edinburgh district spanning 673 postcodes with strong, modern connectivity. 86.6% of premises reach gigabit full fibre.
Broadband speeds in EH3
Share of EH3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 673 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre infrastructure reaches 86.6% of postcodes in EH3, supporting gigabit access across most of the district. Superfast (30 Mbps+) is universal at 96.9%, and no postcodes fall below Universal Service Obligation thresholds. The speed split is: 87.3% at 300+ Mbps and 9.5% in the 30-300 Mbps range. This high concentration in gigabit speeds, across a large district, reflects Edinburgh's well-developed fibre network. Most households have modern, high-capacity infrastructure available. The scale of EH3 combined with strong fibre penetration positions it as one of the city's most reliably connected regions.
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
EH3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH3 5 | 161 | 100% | 86% | 86% |
| EH3 6 | 171 | 99% | 87% | 87% |
| EH3 7 | 67 | 98% | 83% | 83% |
| EH3 8 | 82 | 87% | 80% | 80% |
| EH3 9 | 192 | 96% | 90% | 90% |
All EH3 5 postcodes (161)
All EH3 6 postcodes (171)
All EH3 7 postcodes (67)
All EH3 8 postcodes (82)
All EH3 9 postcodes (192)
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Living in City of Edinburgh
EH3's scale and gigabit density make it one of Edinburgh's most reliably connected districts. Families and remote workers benefit from consistent access to modern infrastructure.
Remote worker score
99/100
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
EH3 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit fibre standard across EH3?
Nearly yes. 86.6% of postcodes access full fibre and gigabit speeds. The remaining 13.4% are on 30-300 Mbps infrastructure.
How many postcodes lack gigabit?
Approximately 87 postcodes out of 673 do not have gigabit fibre access. These are likely in older urban pockets where hybrid copper networks persist.
Are there any truly slow postcodes in EH3?
No. Every postcode reaches at least superfast speeds of 30 Mbps, and most reach gigabit.
Why does a large district like EH3 have such consistent gigabit penetration?
Edinburgh's fibre deployment has been systematic and well-funded. Mature urban areas like EH3 benefit from dense operator infrastructure and state-backed investment.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EH3 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