EX38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 306 postcodes across 2 sectors in Torridge.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
32%
Superfast
79%
Postcodes
306
EX38 covers 306 postcodes in Torridge and straddles a hybrid connectivity model: 32% have gigabit access (aided by cable and fixed wireless), while 63.1% sit at 30-300 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in EX38
Share of EX38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 306 postcodes in the district.
EX38 presents a mixed connectivity picture. Gigabit (300+ Mbps) reaches 32% of postcodes in this Torridge outward code. Cable networks deliver part of the gigabit share. The real bulk of postcodes, 63.1%, sits in the superfast tier at 30-300 Mbps. Wireless technology reaches 62.9% of coverage, the highest proportion in this batch of 25 outward codes. Superfast availability (30+ Mbps) is nearly universal at 78.9%, leaving only 11.9% below 30 Mbps. Critically, just 1% fall beneath the 10 Mbps Universal Service Obligation floor, roughly three postcodes across the outward code. For households outside the gigabit 32%, expect 50-100 Mbps typical performance. The large superfast band makes this a reasonably reliable connectivity zone despite modest gigabit reach.
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
63%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
EX38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX38 7 | 129 | 80% | 0% | 28% |
| EX38 8 | 177 | 78% | 0% | 35% |
All EX38 7 postcodes (129)
All EX38 8 postcodes (177)
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Living in Torridge
EX38 is relatively well-served overall. Most postcodes access 30+ Mbps, and the majority of those sit comfortably in the 30-100+ Mbps band. Gigabit is not dominant but available to about one postcode in three. The low slow-postcode rate (1%) is a bright spot.
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
EX38 broadband FAQs
What role does wireless technology play in EX38?
Wireless technology reaches 62.9% of postcodes, the highest rate in this batch. Cable networks also contribute significantly to local gigabit availability.
How many EX38 postcodes lack superfast broadband?
About 12% fall below 30 Mbps, and only 3 postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Coverage is complete.
Should I expect gigabit in EX38?
32% of postcodes have gigabit access. If your address is outside that band, superfast (30-100+ Mbps) is very likely.
How does EX38's connectivity compare to neighbouring Torridge postcodes?
Check your specific outward code, as Torridge varies. Within EX38, superfast is nearly universal and slow postcodes are rare.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in EX38 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