EH49 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 415 postcodes across 2 sectors in West Lothian.
Full fibre
73%
Gigabit
73%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
415
EH49 contains 415 Falkirk postcodes where full fibre reaches 72.8% but gigabit availability appears lifted by cable at 72.8% gigabit against 75.9% ultrafast. Connectivity spans multiple technologies.
Broadband speeds in EH49
Share of EH49 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 415 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre gigabit is at 72.8%, yet ultrafast overall reaches 75.9%, suggesting cable gigabit contributes coverage beyond the fibre footprint. Superfast is near-universal at 97.3%. Speed distribution shows concentration in fast tiers: 74.1% of postcodes reach 300 Mbps or faster, whilst 23.2% sit at 30-300 Mbps. Only 0.1% fall below superfast. No aerial technology is recorded, reflecting urban-suburban density. Households in EH49 have access to fast connectivity via fibre or cable infrastructure. Most properties have gigabit or ultrafast speeds available. The 23% without gigabit typically access superfast via copper or sub-gigabit fibre adequate for streaming and general work. Multiple providers compete in most postcodes, giving residents choice. Infrastructure is mature in most urban areas and continuing to expand into surrounding postcodes. The small proportion below superfast (0.1%) should verify broadband options locally. Overall, EH49 residents can expect fast connectivity from established networks with multiple provider options available in most areas.
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
EH49 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH49 6 | 201 | 97% | 71% | 71% |
| EH49 7 | 214 | 98% | 75% | 75% |
All EH49 6 postcodes (201)
All EH49 7 postcodes (214)
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Living in West Lothian
Most EH49 premises enjoy gigabit or cable ultrafast speeds. The minority without gigabit have reliable superfast alternatives. Infrastructure is dense enough that slower options are rare.
Remote worker score
98/100
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
EH49 broadband FAQs
What fibre gigabit percentage does EH49 have?
Full fibre reaches 72.8%, with gigabit availability matching that figure.
Why does ultrafast exceed gigabit in EH49?
Cable networks provide gigabit coverage beyond the full-fibre footprint, raising total ultrafast to 75.9%.
What is the speed distribution in EH49?
74% have 300 Mbps or faster access, 23% are at 30-300 Mbps, and less than 1% lack superfast speeds.
Is broadband universally available in EH49?
Nearly so. 99.9% have superfast or faster, with only marginal gaps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EH49 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