EH42 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 354 postcodes across 1 sector in East Lothian.
Full fibre
85%
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
354
EH42 spans 354 postcodes in East Lothian with ultrafast infrastructure reaching 85.3% of premises. This district demonstrates successful fibre buildout across a mixed-density area.
Broadband speeds in EH42
Share of EH42 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 354 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability reaches 85.3%, underpinned entirely by full fibre deployment at the same percentage. Superfast broadband covers 92.9% of EH42, placing it firmly above the UK norm. The speed distribution is heavily skewed toward ultrafast: 85.3% access 300 Mbps or faster, while only 7.5% occupy the 30-300 Mbps band. Aerial networks account for 17% of postcodes, serving as a secondary option in rural parts. Below-USO postcodes amount to 0.6%, a negligible gap. Most households in EH42 have fibre gigabit access or superfast alternatives available. The district's rollout reflects investment prioritising connected areas first, with ongoing expansion into remaining postcodes. Infrastructure competition between providers creates choice for most residents, though some rural postcodes depend on aerial networks for their primary connectivity.
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
17%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EH42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH42 1 | 354 | 93% | 85% | 85% |
All EH42 1 postcodes (354)
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Living in East Lothian
EH42 is almost entirely fibre-served, with aerial technology playing a minor supplementary role. Households choosing here can expect gigabit or ultrafast options from multiple providers usually.
Remote worker score
96/100
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
EH42 broadband FAQs
How much of EH42 has gigabit fibre?
85.3% of postcodes have full fibre gigabit available, above the UK premises-passed average.
Is aerial technology present in EH42?
Yes, at 17% coverage. It serves pockets beyond the main fibre network, particularly in rural zones.
What's the typical speed profile in EH42?
Most premises (85%) have access to 300 Mbps or faster, with only a small tail at 30-300 Mbps speeds.
Does EH42 meet the Universal Service Obligation throughout?
Almost entirely. 0.6% fall below superfast speeds, meaning 99% of the district has adequate connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources