EH31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 101 postcodes across 1 sector in East Lothian.
Full fibre
95%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
101
EH31 is a small East Lothian district covering 101 postcodes. Gigabit fibre is available to 95.3% of premises, supplemented by wireless alternatives for nearly 23%.
Broadband speeds in EH31
Share of EH31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 101 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 95.3% of postcodes in EH31, with gigabit speeds following the same footprint. Superfast (30 Mbps+) is universal at 99.7%, and only 0.2% fall below Universal Service Obligation thresholds. Wireless alternatives are present for 22.5% of postcodes, providing an alternative delivery method or redundancy fallback. The speed profile is highly concentrated: 95.3% at gigabit, 4.3% at 30-300 Mbps. This combination of high fibre penetration and wireless availability ensures most EH31 households have strong connectivity options and genuine choice between technologies.
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
23%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EH31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH31 2 | 101 | 100% | 95% | 95% |
All EH31 2 postcodes (101)
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Living in East Lothian
EH31's dual-infrastructure approach provides flexibility. Most households can choose between wired gigabit and wireless alternatives.
Remote worker score
100/100
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
EH31 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit fibre available across EH31?
To 95.3% of postcodes yes. Only five postcodes lack full fibre, typically accessing 30-300 Mbps via hybrid copper.
What role does wireless play here?
22.5% of postcodes have wireless access. It provides an alternative to wired deployment or a secondary fallback option.
Can I rely on wireless as my primary broadband?
Modern wireless is stable and reliable. If it is your primary option, check with the local provider about typical speeds, weather effects and support.
How many postcodes fall below minimum speeds?
Fewer than one (0.2%). EH31 is exceptionally well-served across its 101 postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in EH31 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