EX12 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 490 postcodes across 3 sectors in East Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
34%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
490
EX12 (East Devon) shows a distinct speed profile. Gigabit covers 33.9 percent, but 58.6 percent depend on superfast services, making it primarily a mid tier district.
Broadband speeds in EX12
Share of EX12 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 490 postcodes in the district.
EX12 is structured around superfast rather than gigabit. Just 33.9 percent access gigabit cable, whilst 58.6 percent sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast band, the largest single tier across the batch. Superfast coverage reaches 92.4 percent, suggesting that outside the gigabit band, 30 Mbps remains achievable. Only 0.4 percent fall below 10 Mbps, a low slow speed fraction. No postcodes miss the Universal Service Obligation. The absence of full fibre leaves cable as the infrastructure. The speed distribution indicates mature, stable network investment focused on superfast delivery.
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
EX12 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX12 2 | 307 | 99% | 0% | 51% |
| EX12 3 | 147 | 81% | 0% | 5% |
| EX12 4 | 36 | 85% | 0% | 4% |
All EX12 2 postcodes (307)
All EX12 3 postcodes (147)
All EX12 4 postcodes (36)
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Living in East Devon
EX12 suits households comfortable with superfast speeds. Gigabit dependent users should consider nearby postcodes. The large superfast tier indicates mature, stable network investment.
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
EX12 broadband FAQs
Why is EX12's gigabit so much lower?
Gigabit coverage at 33.9 percent reflects cable rollout priorities in this area. Most residents access superfast (30 Mbps or better) as standard instead.
Is 30 to 300 Mbps sufficient?
For 58.6 percent of EX12 postcodes, yes. This superfast tier supports video calls, streaming, and most residential or small business work.
How many residents have very slow speeds?
Only 0.4 percent fall below 10 Mbps. EX12's slow speed population is negligible.
Is full fibre planned?
No full fibre exists in EX12. Cable provides the sole gigabit path; superfast remains the baseline for the majority.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX12 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