GL13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 243 postcodes across 1 sector in Stroud.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
243
South Gloucestershire's GL13 district sees nearly 96% of postcodes reached by superfast broadband, with 81% now enjoying gigabit-level speeds through a blend of cable and fixed wireless infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in GL13
Share of GL13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 243 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability at 81% is well above the UK full fibre average. A mix of cable networks and 18.3% fixed wireless coverage combines to deliver ultrafast access to the vast majority. Just 1.7% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, making this one of the lowest underserved tails in the region. The 14.8% claiming 30 to 300 Mbps speeds form a modest middle tier, as most premises cluster either at gigabit or at below-10-Mbps baseline. This distribution reflects early wireless investment bridging gaps where wired infrastructure does not economically reach, and cable concentrating on denser corridors.
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
18%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
GL13 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL13 9 | 243 | 96% | 0% | 81% |
All GL13 9 postcodes (243)
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Living in Stroud
243 postcodes across GL13 benefit from early fixed wireless deployment. The absence of full fibre data (recorded as 0%) reflects cable technology dominance rather than no ultrafast access; cable delivery of gigabit is genuine and tested at speed.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
GL13 broadband FAQs
What role does fixed wireless play in GL13's speeds?
Fixed wireless reaches 18.3% of postcodes, among the highest for Gloucestershire outward codes. This bridges the gap where wired infrastructure cannot, bringing low-latency gigabit to eligible premises.
Why is the below-10 Mbps tail so small here?
Combined cable and wireless coverage at 81% leaves only 1.7% badly underserved. Early investment in wireless infrastructure raised the floor significantly.
Can I assume gigabit speeds are live where available?
Yes. The 81% gigabit reach here is cable-backed or wireless-delivered, both delivering real throughput. Check your postcode with BT, Openreach, or your chosen provider to confirm the technology type.
Is GL13 part of a planned fibre rollout?
Full fibre data is not available. For current ultrafast plans, contact Openreach or Gigaclear directly with your postcode.
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Every postcode in GL13 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