EX1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 809 postcodes across 5 sectors in Exeter.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
809
EX1 (East Devon) is well connected for a rural postcode. Gigabit cable reaches 90.3 percent, but wireless technology provides central backup for hard to reach areas at 33.2 percent.
Broadband speeds in EX1
Share of EX1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 809 postcodes in the district.
EX1 combines wired and wireless technologies unusually well for Devon. Gigabit cable covers 90.3 percent, making it the primary ultrafast path. Wireless technology spans 33.2 percent of postcodes, nearly a third, indicating significant rural coverage to properties cable cannot reach. Superfast sits at 96.9 percent, well above national averages. Only 0.8 percent fall below 10 Mbps. The 6.5 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band live on superfast services. Zero postcodes miss the Universal Service Obligation. The technology deployment suggests network planners addressed rural connectivity gaps proactively.
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
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
33%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX1 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX1 1 | 147 | 95% | 0% | 80% |
| EX1 2 | 230 | 99% | 0% | 88% |
| EX1 3 | 387 | 97% | 0% | 96% |
| EX1 4 | 44 | 96% | 0% | 96% |
| EX1 9 | 1 | 0% | TBC | 0% |
All EX1 1 postcodes (147)
All EX1 2 postcodes (230)
All EX1 3 postcodes (387)
All EX1 4 postcodes (44)
All EX1 9 postcodes (1)
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Living in Exeter
EX1's wireless technology deployment suggests network planners addressed rural connectivity gaps proactively. Property owners and renters should verify which technology serves their specific postcode.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
EX1 broadband FAQs
What role does wireless technology play in EX1?
Wireless coverage reaches 33.2 percent of postcodes, providing access where cable infrastructure cannot. It's a central alternative for rural properties.
Can most EX1 residents get gigabit?
Gigabit cable is available to 90.3 percent. Those outside this coverage area may rely on wireless technology or superfast services instead.
Are there slow speed pockets in EX1?
Only 0.8 percent fall below 10 Mbps. This small minority should verify available options with local providers.
How does EX1 maintain such good rural coverage?
Cable and wireless networks together serve 96.9 percent at superfast speeds or better. Diversified technology deployment is key to rural connectivity here.
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