Broadband in CF11 8AQ

CF11 8AQ sits in Grangetown, part of Cardiff. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at CF11 8AQ stands at 56.8%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 40.5% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 40.5% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at CF11 8AQ. 43.2% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 16.2% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 40.5% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. 40.5% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Translating the numbers at CF11 8AQ into daily use gives a clearer picture.

56.8% of properties at CF11 8AQ can get Fixed Wireless Access broadband. This can be a useful alternative where fibre rollout is incomplete. FWA coverage is strong here. Providers like Three and EE offer home broadband over their mobile networks.

0% of premises at CF11 8AQ fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 56.8% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at CF11 8AQ is rated Low. Minor precautions may be worth considering. Check with insurers about any loading on premiums.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at CF11 8AQ reaches 95%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for CF11 8AQ: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for CF11 8AQ is Cardiff. The immediate area is Grangetown, a distinct community within the wider district. The CF11 postcode area contains 777 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across CF11 ranges from 0% to 100%. CF11 8AQ is below the area average of 99%.

How does CF11 8AQ compare to its neighbours? CF11 8DL (0.06 miles, grangetown) has 95.5% superfast coverage and 27.3% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At CF11 8AQ, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Grangetown has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for CF11 8AQ, here is what stands out. Cardiff as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Grangetown has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Numbers tell part of the story for CF11 8AQ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

This covers the key data for CF11 8AQ. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Grangetown hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.