EX16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,298 postcodes across 6 sectors in Mid Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
49%
Superfast
83%
Postcodes
1,298
EX16 (Mid Devon) is a large postcode with fractured connectivity. Gigabit cable covers just 49 percent, whilst wireless technology reaches 5.9 percent as backup.
Broadband speeds in EX16
Share of EX16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,298 postcodes in the district.
EX16 sprawls across 1,298 postcodes, the largest in this set, with uneven infrastructure. Gigabit cable serves only 49 percent, placing it solidly in the mid speed tier. The 34.2 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band form a substantial superfast cohort. Superfast reaches 83.2 percent overall. Wireless technology covers 5.9 percent, providing supplementary reach to harder to serve properties. Critically, 8.6 percent fall below 10 Mbps and 2.3 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation, suggesting pockets of genuine underinvestment. Size and infrastructure variation are both significant factors in EX16.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
6%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX16 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX16 4 | 190 | 96% | 0% | 39% |
| EX16 5 | 181 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| EX16 6 | 292 | 99% | 0% | 54% |
| EX16 7 | 225 | 52% | 0% | 25% |
| EX16 8 | 206 | 77% | 0% | 51% |
| EX16 9 | 204 | 74% | 0% | 39% |
All EX16 4 postcodes (190)
All EX16 5 postcodes (181)
All EX16 6 postcodes (292)
All EX16 7 postcodes (225)
All EX16 8 postcodes (206)
All EX16 9 postcodes (204)
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Living in Mid Devon
EX16's scale and fragmented connectivity demand careful postcode verification. Gigabit is not standard; prospective residents should avoid assumptions.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
EX16 broadband FAQs
Why is EX16 so large?
EX16 contains 1,298 postcodes, making it one of the largest in the region. This size correlates with varied infrastructure across the area.
Can I get gigabit in EX16?
Only in 49 percent of postcodes. The remaining 51 percent depend on superfast or slower speeds. Verify your specific postcode before committing.
Does EX16 use wireless technology?
Yes, but sparingly. Wireless technology serves 5.9 percent of postcodes, offering supplementary coverage where cable is unavailable.
How many EX16 residents have very slow speeds?
8.6 percent fall below 10 Mbps. Given EX16's size, this represents hundreds of postcodes requiring infrastructure attention.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX16 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