EX2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,396 postcodes across 7 sectors in Exeter.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
1,396
EX2 is East Devon's most wired postcode. Gigabit cable reaches 86.7 percent of 1,396 postcodes, and wireless technology covers an additional 45.8 percent for redundancy.
Broadband speeds in EX2
Share of EX2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,396 postcodes in the district.
EX2 benefits from exceptional infrastructure diversity. Gigabit cable serves 86.7 percent of a very large postcode, complemented by wireless technology on 45.8 percent, overlapping coverage indicating areas with both options. Ultrafast (300 Mbps or faster) reaches 86.7 percent. Superfast is near universal at 96.4 percent. Slow speeds are minimal: 0.9 percent below 10 Mbps and 0.2 percent below the Universal Service Obligation. The 9.7 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band represents the sole superfast only cohort. The technology deployment suggests extensive network coverage.
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
46%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX2 splits into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX2 0 | 31 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| EX2 4 | 192 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| EX2 5 | 246 | 97% | TBC | 87% |
| EX2 6 | 144 | 99% | 0% | 88% |
| EX2 7 | 251 | 96% | 0% | 88% |
| EX2 8 | 293 | 95% | 0% | 84% |
| EX2 9 | 239 | 93% | TBC | 83% |
All EX2 0 postcodes (31)
All EX2 4 postcodes (192)
All EX2 5 postcodes (246)
All EX2 6 postcodes (144)
All EX2 7 postcodes (251)
All EX2 8 postcodes (293)
All EX2 9 postcodes (239)
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Living in Exeter
EX2's scale and gigabit penetration make it an urban like connectivity hub within East Devon. The wireless technology overlay suggests network resilience for challenging terrain.
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
EX2 broadband FAQs
Why does EX2 have both cable and wireless technology?
EX2's 1,396 postcodes span diverse geography. Wireless technology (45.8 percent) supplements cable gigabit (86.7 percent) in areas cable cannot efficiently serve.
Is gigabit the standard?
Yes, at 86.7 percent. Combined with wireless technology alternatives, 96.4 percent of EX2 have access to modern broadband services.
How many EX2 residents have very slow speeds?
Only 0.9 percent fall below 10 Mbps. EX2 is remarkably well served for a rural postcode of this size.
Should I rely on wireless technology in EX2?
Only if cable gigabit is unavailable. Wireless technology is present but not necessary for most residents, given the 86.7 percent gigabit penetration.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX2 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