Broadband in BA11 1DG

This is the area guide for BA11 1DG, located in Frome (Somerset). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

40% of premises at BA11 1DG can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 40% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 40% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at BA11 1DG. 60% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 40% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 40% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at BA11 1DG into daily use gives a clearer picture. Superfast coverage is limited here. Streaming HD video should work on one device. Multiple simultaneous streams may struggle during peak hours.

FWA broadband has not reached BA11 1DG yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At BA11 1DG, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 40% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at BA11 1DG is rated High. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at BA11 1DG is available across 95% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for BA11 1DG: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

BA11 1DG falls within the Somerset local authority area. The immediate area is Frome, a distinct community within the wider district. The BA11 postcode area contains 1149 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across BA11 ranges from 0% to 100%. BA11 1DG is below the area average of 84%.

How does BA11 1DG compare to its neighbours? BA11 1BW (0.01 miles, frome) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. BA11 1AG (0.02 miles, frome) has 66.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. BA11 1BN (0.02 miles, frome) has 10.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at BA11 1DG gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Frome depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Pulling the data together for BA11 1DG, here is what stands out. Somerset as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Frome has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Before making a decision about BA11 1DG, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for BA11 1DG. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Frome hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.