EX13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 596 postcodes across 3 sectors in East Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
50%
Superfast
74%
Postcodes
596
EX13 (Dorset) faces serious connectivity constraints. Superfast reaches only 74.4 percent, and 10.7 percent fall below 10 Mbps, among the worst in this batch.
Broadband speeds in EX13
Share of EX13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 596 postcodes in the district.
EX13 is undersupplied by regional standards. Gigabit cable serves just 49.9 percent. Superfast is available to 74.4 percent, well below the UK average of 97 percent. The critical concern is slow speeds: 10.7 percent fall below 10 Mbps, indicating widespread rural underinvestment. 1.3 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation entirely. 24.5 percent occupy the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast band. Cable is the sole listed technology. These figures suggest limited network investment compared to neighbouring areas. Properties in EX13 face genuine infrastructure challenges that may affect decisions about relocation.
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
EX13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX13 5 | 301 | 89% | 0% | 66% |
| EX13 7 | 248 | 58% | 0% | 36% |
| EX13 8 | 47 | 66% | 0% | 24% |
All EX13 5 postcodes (301)
All EX13 7 postcodes (248)
All EX13 8 postcodes (47)
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Living in East Devon
EX13 is a connectivity risk area. Prospective residents must verify speeds thoroughly. Gigabit access is not standard, and slow speed postcodes are common enough to impact property valuations.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
EX13 broadband FAQs
How bad are speeds in EX13?
10.7 percent fall below 10 Mbps, a substantial slow speed population. Combined with 1.3 percent missing the Universal Service Obligation minimum, EX13 faces genuine infrastructure gaps.
Is gigabit common?
No. Gigabit reaches only 49.9 percent, the lowest in this region. Half of postcodes depend on superfast or below.
Why is EX13 so poorly connected?
The data indicates limited cable deployment. This rural postcode appears to lack recent network investment compared to nearby areas.
Should I avoid EX13?
Not necessarily, but verify your specific postcode before relocating. Speed availability varies sharply within EX13. Request formal connectivity checks.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX13 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