EH38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 11 postcodes across 1 sector in Scottish Borders.
Full fibre
67%
Gigabit
67%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
11
EH38 is a minute Scottish Borders district with just 11 postcodes where two-thirds of premises reach gigabit fibre. 67.3% of postcodes support 300 Mbps speeds.
Broadband speeds in EH38
Share of EH38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 11 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 67.3% of postcodes in EH38, with gigabit speeds available across that footprint. Superfast (30 Mbps+) is strong at 93.8%. The speed distribution shows 67.3% at gigabit and 26.4% at 30-300 Mbps, a notable intermediate tier for a small district. The 0.9% below Universal Service Obligation thresholds affects fewer than one postcode. EH38's small size and two-tier split reflect a district with patchy fibre rollout where operator investment has been selective. Households experience varied connectivity depending on exact postcode location.
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
EH38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH38 5 | 11 | 94% | 67% | 67% |
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Living in Scottish Borders
In EH38, location determines connectivity. Fibre postcodes offer gigabit access; the remainder depend on hybrid infrastructure delivering 30-300 Mbps.
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
EH38 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit fibre available in EH38?
To about two-thirds of postcodes. The remaining third are on hybrid copper at 30-300 Mbps.
Why is a quarter of EH38 on mid-speed tiers?
Partial fibre rollout in smaller postcodes often leaves older networks intact. Economics favour denser areas for new deployment.
Is 30-300 Mbps adequate for households here?
For most use, yes. Streaming, video calls and web use work comfortably on this tier. Large file transfers are slower.
How many postcodes lack standard broadband?
Fewer than one (0.9%), likely none. EH38 meets USO minimums across its 11 postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EH38 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