EH47 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 734 postcodes across 4 sectors in West Lothian.
Full fibre
92%
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
734
EH47 is a large North Lanarkshire district with 734 postcodes and gigabit fibre reaching 92.4% of premises, one of Scotland's highest penetrations. It reflects successful full-fibre deployment across a mixed urban-industrial area.
Broadband speeds in EH47
Share of EH47 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 734 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit infrastructure is available to 92.4% of EH47, backed entirely by full fibre. Superfast coverage is near-complete at 98.5%, indicating only minimal gaps. The speed distribution confirms fibre dominance: 92.4% reach 300 Mbps or faster, whilst only 6.1% sit at 30-300 Mbps speeds. Below-USO postcodes are negligible at 0.1%. No aerial technology is recorded. Households in EH47 can expect gigabit fibre or superfast alternatives across almost all addresses. The district's large size and mixed urban-industrial character attracted significant infrastructure investment. Multiple providers compete in most postcodes, creating choice and downward pressure on pricing. Those without gigabit typically have superfast capabilities sufficient for general household use. The minimal gap below superfast (0.1%) shows coverage is essentially universal across the district. Future expansions will likely bring gigabit to remaining postcodes currently capped at superfast speeds.
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
EH47 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH47 0 | 221 | 100% | 96% | 96% |
| EH47 7 | 198 | 98% | 91% | 91% |
| EH47 8 | 179 | 99% | 90% | 90% |
| EH47 9 | 136 | 98% | 92% | 92% |
All EH47 0 postcodes (221)
All EH47 7 postcodes (198)
All EH47 8 postcodes (179)
All EH47 9 postcodes (136)
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Living in West Lothian
Households in EH47 can expect gigabit fibre or superfast alternatives across almost all addresses. The speed options are straightforward and consistent across the district.
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
EH47 broadband FAQs
How much of EH47 has gigabit fibre available?
92.4% of postcodes, one of the highest gigabit coverage levels in North Lanarkshire.
Are there any connectivity gaps in EH47?
Fewer than 0.1% fall below the Universal Service Obligation, making EH47 essentially fully covered.
What is the typical speed available in EH47?
92.4% of postcodes can access gigabit speeds, whilst the remainder have superfast alternatives.
Does EH47 need alternative technology like aerial networks?
No. Full fibre coverage is so extensive that aerial networks play no role in this district.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EH47 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