GL3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,014 postcodes across 5 sectors in Tewkesbury.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
1,014
Gloucester's GL3 district is an urban connectivity success: 87% gigabit, 89.9% superfast, and only 4% below 10 Mbps across 1,014 postcodes. It is the city's most consistent area.
Broadband speeds in GL3
Share of GL3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,014 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit at 87% is impressive for an urban district and reflects dense cable infrastructure reaching most properties. The 89.9% superfast figure reveals that not all postcodes are cable-eligible, yet nearly all Gloucester residents reach at least 30 Mbps. Only 2.9% occupy the superfast-but-not-ultrafast band, and 4% sit below 10 Mbps, a small and likely scattered tail of older commercial or residential premises. Cable networks dominate ultrafast delivery, with copper providing solid superfast backup for non-eligible postcodes. Urban density justifies dense cable investment that would be uneconomical in dispersed areas. No full fibre deployment is recorded, confirming cable's role as the primary ultrafast vehicle. The 1,014-postcode coverage and tight distribution mean most Gloucester city properties have reliable modern connectivity.
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
0%
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
GL3 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL3 1 | 205 | 90% | TBC | 90% |
| GL3 2 | 215 | 83% | 0% | 82% |
| GL3 3 | 227 | 99% | 0% | 91% |
| GL3 4 | 361 | 88% | 0% | 86% |
| GL3 5 | 6 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
All GL3 1 postcodes (205)
All GL3 2 postcodes (215)
All GL3 3 postcodes (227)
All GL3 4 postcodes (361)
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Living in Tewkesbury
At 1,014 postcodes, GL3 is Gloucester's largest outward code. The low below-10-Mbps percentage indicates urban infrastructure is effective, though a small fraction of older commercial or residential properties lag behind.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
GL3 broadband FAQs
Should I expect gigabit broadband in Gloucester's GL3?
Yes. 87% of postcodes have cable gigabit. Check your specific address with BT or Gigaclear before committing.
What if my GL3 postcode is not gigabit-eligible?
30-300 Mbps superfast is likely, which covers streaming, home working, and multiple devices. Only 4% of GL3 falls below 10 Mbps; your postcode is probably in the 30+ Mbps range.
Is there full fibre planned for GL3?
Full fibre data is not available. Cable gigabit dominates the district; for any planned FTTP, check Openreach's postcode checker.
Why is GL3 so much better connected than rural GL codes?
Urban density. Gloucester city justifies dense cable networks that would be uneconomical in dispersed areas. Premises are closer together and subscription rates higher.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in GL3 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