EX17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 987 postcodes across 6 sectors in Mid Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
46%
Superfast
74%
Postcodes
987
EX17 (Mid Devon) relies heavily on wireless technology for rural connectivity. Wireless coverage spans 35.7 percent, the highest among these postcodes, whilst gigabit reaches only 45.6 percent.
Broadband speeds in EX17
Share of EX17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 987 postcodes in the district.
EX17 exemplifies rural network deployment. Wireless technology is prevalent at 35.7 percent, serving properties cable infrastructure cannot efficiently reach. Gigabit cable covers only 45.6 percent. Superfast (30 Mbps or better) is available to 73.8 percent. However, 17.1 percent fall below 10 Mbps, a substantial slow speed fraction. 3.7 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation. The 28.2 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band rely on traditional superfast. The infrastructure profile tells a story of rural compromise: wireless technology compensates where wired networks cannot economically extend.
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
4%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
36%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX17 1 | 106 | 74% | 0% | 61% |
| EX17 2 | 79 | 96% | 0% | 90% |
| EX17 3 | 201 | 96% | 0% | 86% |
| EX17 4 | 220 | 56% | 0% | 31% |
| EX17 5 | 162 | 64% | 0% | 10% |
| EX17 6 | 219 | 71% | 0% | 27% |
All EX17 1 postcodes (106)
All EX17 2 postcodes (79)
All EX17 3 postcodes (201)
All EX17 4 postcodes (220)
All EX17 5 postcodes (162)
All EX17 6 postcodes (219)
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Living in Mid Devon
EX17's infrastructure tells a story of rural compromise: wireless technology compensates where wired networks cannot economically extend. Properties here depend on technology diversity.
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
EX17 broadband FAQs
Why is wireless technology so common in EX17?
Wireless technology reaches 35.7 percent of postcodes, more than anywhere else in this sample. It's the primary solution for rural properties cable cannot serve.
Is gigabit typical?
No. Gigabit cable serves only 45.6 percent. Wireless technology and superfast make up the remainder. Expectations should match rural reality.
How slow are some EX17 postcodes?
17.1 percent fall below 10 Mbps. This reflects genuine rural underinvestment, though wireless technology provides some supplementary coverage.
Should I rely on wireless technology?
If cable is unavailable, wireless technology is better than slow speeds. However, verify service quality and latency for your specific postcode before relocating.
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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