HG3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,179 postcodes across 5 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
50%
Superfast
84%
Postcodes
1,179
HG3 spans 1,179 postcodes in North Yorkshire with sharply lower connectivity than neighbouring HG1 and HG2, affecting the largest settlement within this Yorkshire cluster. Gigabit reaches just over half the area.
Broadband speeds in HG3
Share of HG3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,179 postcodes in the district.
Ultrafast penetration drops steeply to 51.4%, with gigabit passing 50.4%. This split reveals a deeply rural character within the 1,179 postcodes. Most gigabit postcodes receive cable infrastructure, while fixed wireless technology covers 63.5%, representing the most intense deployment among the HG codes. Nearly a third of postcodes, 32.7%, access only 30 to 300 Mbps speeds, forming a substantial mid-tier group. Below-10-Mbps connections rise to 7.5%, and 1% fall below the universal service obligation, indicating genuine connectivity challenges. Superfast speeds reach only 84.2%, so one in six postcodes struggles to meet modern baseline expectations of 30 Mbps.
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
64%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HG3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG3 1 | 275 | 84% | 0% | 60% |
| HG3 2 | 353 | 91% | 0% | 70% |
| HG3 3 | 251 | 80% | 0% | 39% |
| HG3 4 | 101 | 78% | 0% | 32% |
| HG3 5 | 199 | 79% | 0% | 27% |
All HG3 1 postcodes (275)
All HG3 2 postcodes (353)
All HG3 3 postcodes (251)
All HG3 4 postcodes (101)
All HG3 5 postcodes (199)
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Living in North Yorkshire
HG3's large size and rural spread mean connectivity varies sharply across the area. Households in the 32.7% receiving 30 to 300 Mbps can stream and work, but not reliably. Those in the 7.5% below 10 Mbps face real constraints. Buyers should confirm availability at the specific location.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
52/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
52/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
HG3 broadband FAQs
Why is HG3 so much weaker than HG1 and HG2?
HG3 covers 1,179 postcodes versus 866 and 712 respectively. Larger areas typically include more rural sections where infrastructure lags.
How severe is the slow-speed problem?
7.5% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. For a postcode area this size, that's roughly 90 locations facing real connectivity challenges.
Is fixed wireless the dominant technology?
Yes, at 63.5%. This suggests cable rollout is incomplete and fixed wireless carries much of the ultrafast load.
What do the 30 to 300 Mbps postcodes mean?
32.7% can stream and browse reliably, but not handle demanding work use. Video calls and uploads may struggle.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HG3 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