GL4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,152 postcodes across 6 sectors in Gloucester.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
91%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,152
GL4 in Cotswold is one of the batch's fastest: 91.3% gigabit, 98.4% superfast, and just 1% below 10 Mbps across 1,152 postcodes. Infrastructure here is exceptionally mature.
Broadband speeds in GL4
Share of GL4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,152 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit at 91.3% is among the highest in Gloucestershire. Cable networks dominate extensively, with only 7.1% of postcodes relying on 30 to 300 Mbps superfast and just 1% below 10 Mbps. This tight distribution, with most premises either gigabit-eligible or on reliable superfast fallback, reflects concentrated cable investment across 1,152 postcodes. Cotswold market towns and village outskirts here benefit from sustained network operator confidence, suggesting consistent settlement density and solid subscription economics. The consistency across the postcode range indicates cable infrastructure is broadly available across the district rather than clustering in isolated nuclei. No full fibre deployment is recorded, meaning cable remains the primary ultrafast delivery mechanism for the foreseeable future.
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
GL4 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL4 0 | 295 | 98% | 0% | 96% |
| GL4 3 | 136 | 100% | 0% | 79% |
| GL4 4 | 209 | 100% | 0% | 90% |
| GL4 5 | 159 | 99% | 0% | 93% |
| GL4 6 | 253 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| GL4 8 | 100 | 92% | 0% | 84% |
All GL4 0 postcodes (295)
All GL4 3 postcodes (136)
All GL4 4 postcodes (209)
All GL4 5 postcodes (159)
All GL4 6 postcodes (253)
All GL4 8 postcodes (100)
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Living in Gloucester
A 1,152-postcode district, GL4 combines Cotswold market towns with village outskirts. The ultrafast majority suggests this area was prioritised by network operators as economically sound.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
GL4 broadband FAQs
How likely am I to get gigabit in GL4?
Very. 91.3% of postcodes have cable gigabit. If your postcode is among them, you can plan on gigabit as standard; if not, 30-300 Mbps superfast is virtually certain.
What defines the 1% slowest tier?
Scattered older premises or properties in zones cable passed over. Confirm your specific postcode; at 1%, you are an outlier if slow.
Is GL4 getting full fibre?
Full fibre data is not available. Cable gigabit is the infrastructure here; for any future fibre plans, check Openreach.
Why is GL4 faster than GL5 despite both being Cotswold?
Settlement density and geography. GL4 covers more contiguous areas that justify dense cable infrastructure. GL5 has more dispersed villages.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in GL4 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