EX18 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 195 postcodes across 1 sector in Mid Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
22%
Superfast
44%
Postcodes
195
EX18 is Mid Devon's most isolated postcode. Only 22 percent have gigabit, whilst wireless technology reaches 66.8 percent, the highest in this dataset. 39.2 percent fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in EX18
Share of EX18 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 195 postcodes in the district.
EX18 represents deep rural connectivity challenges. Gigabit cable serves merely 22 percent of 195 postcodes. Wireless technology dominates at 66.8 percent, the exceptional infrastructure here, yet reflects the absence of wired infrastructure rather than choice. Superfast coverage is just 44.1 percent, far below regional norms. Critically, 39.2 percent fall below 10 Mbps, the second highest slow speed fraction in this batch. 5.8 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation. Wireless technology is the only viable broadband infrastructure for two thirds of postcodes.
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
6%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
67%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX18 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX18 7 | 195 | 44% | 0% | 22% |
All EX18 7 postcodes (195)
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Living in Mid Devon
EX18 is connectivity constrained by design. Rural isolation means wireless technology is essential. Residents must accept speed limits and latency variables that wireless entails.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
EX18 broadband FAQs
How bad is EX18's connectivity?
39.2 percent of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Gigabit is available to only 22 percent. EX18 is among the most underserved areas in this region.
What's the role of wireless technology?
Wireless technology reaches 66.8 percent of EX18, the essential infrastructure for rural connectivity. Here it works as the primary broadband solution.
Is EX18 suitable for remote work?
Only in the 22 percent of postcodes with gigabit cable. The majority rely on wireless technology, which may lack the reliability or speed remote work demands. Verify latency carefully.
Why is EX18 so isolated?
EX18's 195 postcodes span a geographically dispersed area. Cable deployment costs and terrain likely make wireless technology the economically viable solution.
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Every postcode in EX18 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