EX20 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,036 postcodes across 4 sectors in West Devon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
45%
Superfast
71%
Postcodes
1,036
EX20 (Mid Devon) relies on wireless technology more than cable. Wireless technology covers 51.4 percent, gigabit only 44.9 percent, marking a technology inversion.
Broadband speeds in EX20
Share of EX20 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,036 postcodes in the district.
EX20 illustrates the shift toward wireless technology in underserved rural areas. Gigabit cable reaches 44.9 percent of 1,036 postcodes, whilst wireless technology spans 51.4 percent, an unusual reversal where wireless exceeds wired gigabit access. Superfast reaches 70.8 percent, below regional averages. Slow speeds are concerning: 18 percent fall below 10 Mbps and 3 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation. The 25.9 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band depend on traditional superfast infrastructure. Network planners prioritised wireless technology investment over cable extension in EX20.
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
3%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
51%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX20 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX20 1 | 326 | 91% | 0% | 83% |
| EX20 2 | 263 | 60% | 0% | 22% |
| EX20 3 | 248 | 68% | 0% | 29% |
| EX20 4 | 199 | 55% | 0% | 33% |
All EX20 1 postcodes (326)
All EX20 2 postcodes (263)
All EX20 3 postcodes (248)
All EX20 4 postcodes (199)
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Living in West Devon
EX20's wireless technology dominance signals network planners prioritised wireless technology investment over cable extension. This reflects pragmatic rural cost efficiency.
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
EX20 broadband FAQs
Why does wireless technology outpace cable gigabit in EX20?
Wireless technology (51.4 percent) exceeds gigabit cable (44.9 percent). Network planners chose wireless technology as the more economical rural infrastructure solution.
Is EX20 slow?
Moderately. 18 percent fall below 10 Mbps. Combined gigabit and wireless technology serve 96.3 percent at faster speeds, but slow pockets persist.
What should I expect from wireless technology?
Wireless technology typically delivers superfast equivalent speeds (20 to 100 Mbps) with higher latency than wired networks. Verify provider specific performance for your postcode.
How many EX20 postcodes are very slow?
18 percent fall below 10 Mbps. This is among the higher slow speed fractions, warranting direct verification 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