GL55 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 286 postcodes across 1 sector in Cotswold.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
286
GL55 is a small Cotswold code with 286 postcodes delivering 82.4% gigabit and 95.9% superfast. It is well connected for a dispersed rural area.
Broadband speeds in GL55
Share of GL55 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 286 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 82.4%, a strong showing for countryside Cotswold. Cable infrastructure is effective across the 286-postcode compact code, leaving just 13.5% on 30 to 300 Mbps superfast and 2% below 10 Mbps. This relatively tight distribution, with few postcodes falling far behind, suggests strategic cable deployment in accessible villages and nucleated settlements. The absence of full fibre data means cable remains the sole ultrafast delivery mechanism. Older copper serves non-cable-eligible postcodes at superfast speeds. The concentrated 286-postcode area and strong gigabit majority suggest GL55 is a Cotswold village cluster or market town fringe where network operators found economics to justify cable investment.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
GL55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL55 6 | 286 | 96% | 0% | 82% |
All GL55 6 postcodes (286)
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Living in Cotswold
At just 286 postcodes, GL55 is compact and likely centred on a Cotswold village or market-town fringe. The strong gigabit majority reflects operator confidence in the area's density.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
GL55 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit in GL55?
Yes. 82.4% of postcodes have cable gigabit. A postcode check with your provider will confirm eligibility.
What if my GL55 postcode is not gigabit-eligible?
30-300 Mbps superfast is likely. Only 2% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, so the floor is generally solid.
Is there full fibre deployment planned?
No full fibre data is available. Cable gigabit is the infrastructure here; check Openreach for any planned FTTP timelines.
How does GL55 compare to surrounding Cotswold codes?
At 82.4%, GL55 is among the faster rural Cotswold codes. GL56 and GL7 are similar; GL4 and GL16 are faster urban areas.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in GL55 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