EH52 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 556 postcodes across 2 sectors in West Lothian.
Full fibre
84%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
556
EH52 contains 556 Edinburgh postcodes with 84.2% gigabit availability and 95.9% superfast reach. This outer-city district balances urban density with newer fibre rollout.
Broadband speeds in EH52
Share of EH52 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 556 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre gigabit is available to 84.2% of EH52's postcodes, with superfast extending to 95.9%. The speed profile is dominated by fast tiers: 84.2% reach 300 Mbps or faster, whilst 11.7% sit at 30-300 Mbps. Only 0.3% fall below superfast. No aerial technology is present. This pattern reflects primarily fibre infrastructure with minimal reliance on alternative networks. Gigabit availability covers most postcodes in EH52. The district's outer-city character means fibre investment has progressed well but remains slightly behind central codes like EH5. Multiple providers typically offer gigabit services in populated areas. Those without gigabit access have superfast alternatives suitable for household use. Speed variation across the district is moderate; most postcodes cluster in the gigabit band with a minority at superfast. Future infrastructure investment should bring gigabit to remaining postcodes currently capped at superfast speeds. Overall, EH52 residents have good connectivity options with multiple provider choice.
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
EH52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EH52 5 | 226 | 95% | 87% | 87% |
| EH52 6 | 330 | 97% | 82% | 82% |
All EH52 5 postcodes (226)
All EH52 6 postcodes (330)
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Living in West Lothian
Most EH52 residents have gigabit fibre or superfast alternatives. Speed options cluster at the high end, with few exceptions.
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
EH52 broadband FAQs
What gigabit coverage does EH52 offer?
84.2% of postcodes have full fibre gigabit available.
Is superfast universally available in EH52?
Nearly. 95.9% have superfast or faster access, leaving fewer than 5% at lower speeds.
How does EH52's connectivity compare to central Edinburgh codes like EH5?
EH5 reaches 95% gigabit; EH52 reaches 84%. Both are well-covered, but EH5 leads as a denser urban core.
Are there postcodes in EH52 without gigabit?
Yes, about 16% lack gigabit but have superfast speeds, suited to mainstream household use.
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