HG5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 616 postcodes across 3 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
91%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
616
HG5 covers the smallest North Yorkshire footprint here at 616 postcodes, with gigabit reaching 90.9%. Fixed wireless plays a smaller role, suggesting denser infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in HG5
Share of HG5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 616 postcodes in the district.
Ultrafast infrastructure passes 90.9% of postcodes, with gigabit matching that figure closely. Fixed wireless technology covers only 29.6%, the lowest among the HG codes, indicating cable networks provide most ultrafast capacity throughout the area. Below-USO postcodes are virtually nonexistent at 0.4%. The 3.9% of postcodes receiving 30 to 300 Mbps speeds remain superfast-connected and functional for standard use cases. Below-10-Mbps connections affect 2% of the 616 postcodes, higher than stronger northern codes but far lower than the rural HG3 and HG4. Superfast speeds reach 94.8%, ensuring nearly all premises meet modern baseline expectations.
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
30%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HG5 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HG5 0 | 304 | 94% | 0% | 90% |
| HG5 8 | 175 | 94% | 0% | 91% |
| HG5 9 | 137 | 96% | 0% | 94% |
All HG5 0 postcodes (304)
All HG5 8 postcodes (175)
All HG5 9 postcodes (137)
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Living in North Yorkshire
HG5's moderate size and lower fixed wireless share suggest a more compact settlement served by established cable routes. Connectivity is solid for most uses, with manageable variance across the area.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
HG5 broadband FAQs
Why is HG5 better than HG3 and HG4?
Smaller size allows denser cable infrastructure. Fixed wireless technology coverage is 29.6%, significantly lower than the large rural codes.
What's the real limitation in HG5?
2% fall below 10 Mbps, affecting roughly 12 postcodes. Not ideal, but far better than larger rural codes.
Does gigabit reach most people?
90.9% of postcodes access gigabit networks, aligned with ultrafast share.
How does HG5 rate within North Yorkshire?
It's the second-strongest after HG2, balancing strong gigabit availability with manageable slow-speed exceptions.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HG5 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