G78 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 696 postcodes across 4 sectors in East Renfrewshire.
Full fibre
82%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
696
G78 contains 696 postcodes in East Ayrshire and sits at mid-range for fibre rollout within its council area, with 81.5% of premises gigabit-capable.
Broadband speeds in G78
Share of G78 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 696 postcodes in the district.
Superfast speeds reach 91.5% of G78 postcodes. Full fibre deployment is 81.5%, placing G78 notably behind G77 (90.5%) in the same district. That gap means one premises in six lacks full fibre and relies on cable gigabit or older technology. The speed outcome shows 81.5% at gigabit capability, 10% in the superfast 30-300 Mbps band, and 0.7% below Universal Service Obligation. The 10% superfast-only slice is substantial within East Ayrshire and reflects less mature fibre investment in G78 than its peer 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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
G78 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G78 1 | 244 | 94% | 83% | 83% |
| G78 2 | 223 | 98% | 95% | 95% |
| G78 3 | 185 | 84% | 77% | 77% |
| G78 4 | 44 | 74% | 21% | 21% |
All G78 1 postcodes (244)
All G78 2 postcodes (223)
All G78 3 postcodes (185)
All G78 4 postcodes (44)
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Living in East Renfrewshire
G78 households encounter more speed variation than G77. Cable networks serve a meaningful minority, and postcode choice matters for those with intensive bandwidth needs.
Remote worker score
96/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
84/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
G78 broadband FAQs
How does G78 compare to G77 in East Ayrshire?
G77 has 9% higher full fibre availability; G78 relies more on cable gigabit as a substitute technology.
Will full fibre reach more of G78 soon?
Future rollout is postcode-specific and not publicly scheduled for G78 at this time.
Should I prioritise postcodes with fibre availability?
For future-proofing, yes. Cable gigabit performs now but has lower operational life and upload capacity than fibre.
What technology gap exists in G78?
81.5% have full fibre; the remainder have cable gigabit (delivering similar 300+ Mbps) or superfast cable (30-100 Mbps).
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in G78 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