EX23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 682 postcodes across 3 sectors in Cornwall.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
54%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
682
EX23 (Cornwall) recovers from EX22's lows. Gigabit cable reaches 53.7 percent, and wireless technology covers only 6.5 percent, marking a return to wired dominant infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in EX23
Share of EX23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 682 postcodes in the district.
EX23 demonstrates improved connectivity relative to EX22. Gigabit cable serves 53.7 percent of 682 postcodes, nearly double EX22's rate. Wireless technology is minimal at 6.5 percent, indicating cable infrastructure is more complete. Superfast reaches 88.7 percent, a marked improvement. Slow speeds decline sharply: only 3.8 percent fall below 10 Mbps and 0.8 percent miss the Universal Service Obligation. The 35 percent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band form a substantial superfast cohort. This speed distribution reflects better network investment than neighbouring 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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
7%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX23 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX23 0 | 175 | 82% | 0% | 27% |
| EX23 8 | 265 | 96% | 0% | 68% |
| EX23 9 | 242 | 86% | 0% | 58% |
All EX23 0 postcodes (175)
All EX23 8 postcodes (265)
All EX23 9 postcodes (242)
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Living in Cornwall
EX23 shows recovery in broadband investment. Wired infrastructure dominates; wireless technology is supplementary. The district suits residents comfortable with superfast or gigabit access.
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
EX23 broadband FAQs
How much better is EX23 than EX22?
Significantly. Gigabit is 53.7 percent versus EX22's 34.2 percent. Slow speeds are 3.8 percent versus EX22's 27.6 percent. Superfast rises from 55.6 to 88.7 percent.
Why is wireless technology so low?
Wireless technology at 6.5 percent is minimal. Cable infrastructure is sufficiently developed that wireless technology is supplementary rather than essential.
Is gigabit typical?
Gigabit serves 53.7 percent, more than half but not universal. Most of the remainder have superfast access. Verify your postcode.
Are there slow speed pockets?
Only 3.8 percent fall below 10 Mbps. This low slow speed fraction makes EX23 far safer than nearby postcodes for speed dependent decisions.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX23 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