EX22 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 603 postcodes across 2 sectors in Torridge.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
34%
Superfast
56%
Postcodes
603
EX22 (Cornwall) is undersupplied and fragmented. Gigabit reaches 34.2 percent, superfast only 55.6 percent, and 27.6 percent fall below 10 Mbps. Wireless technology covers 48.5 percent.
Broadband speeds in EX22
Share of EX22 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 603 postcodes in the district.
EX22 demonstrates multiple technology deployment to compensate for limited wired infrastructure. Gigabit cable covers just 34.2 percent of 603 postcodes. Wireless technology spans 48.5 percent, exceeding gigabit as the dominant broadband method. Superfast reaches only 55.6 percent, among the lowest in this batch. Slow speeds are problematic: 27.6 percent fall below 10 Mbps and 7.7 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation. The 21.5 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band depend on patchy superfast coverage. EX22 reflects significant infrastructure gaps.
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
8%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
49%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX22 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX22 6 | 304 | 70% | 0% | 49% |
| EX22 7 | 299 | 41% | 0% | 19% |
All EX22 6 postcodes (304)
All EX22 7 postcodes (299)
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Living in Torridge
EX22's technology mix reflects severe infrastructure gaps. Residents depend on a combination of scarce cable, prevalent wireless technology, and acceptance of slow speed constraints.
Remote worker score
51/100
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
EX22 broadband FAQs
How slow is EX22?
27.6 percent fall below 10 Mbps, the second worst in this sample. Gigabit is rare (34.2 percent), and wireless technology becomes the necessity, not a supplement.
Why is superfast so low?
Superfast reaches only 55.6 percent, reflecting limited wired infrastructure. Combined cable gigabit and wireless technology reach most residents, but superfast specifically is inconsistent.
Can I rely on wireless technology in EX22?
Wireless technology covers 48.5 percent and is often the only viable option. Verify latency and speed from your provider before relocating.
Should I avoid EX22?
Only if speed reliability is critical. The 27.6 percent slow speed prevalence and reliance on wireless technology make EX22 risky for speed dependent work.
Neighbouring districts
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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