Broadband in Highland
Coverage, speeds and prices for 7,663 postcodes across 86 postcode districts. Real data from Ofcom, Land Registry and Police.uk.
Superfast
84%
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
57%
Postcodes
7,663
Highland's data covers 7,663 postcodes across 86 outward codes, including IV1, PH49 and AB37. Superfast coverage sits at 84.1%, and 8.1% of postcodes still record speeds below 10 Mbps.
Browse Highland by postcode district
Highland covers 86 postcode districts with 7,663 postcodes in total. Coverage varies district by district, so pick yours for a full breakdown.
AB37
1 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
IV1
166 postcodes
90% superfast
0% full fibre
IV10
82 postcodes
93% superfast
0% full fibre
IV11
43 postcodes
91% superfast
0% full fibre
IV12
428 postcodes
89% superfast
0% full fibre
IV13
19 postcodes
85% superfast
0% full fibre
IV14
74 postcodes
92% superfast
0% full fibre
IV15
205 postcodes
95% superfast
0% full fibre
IV16
55 postcodes
85% superfast
0% full fibre
IV17
178 postcodes
87% superfast
0% full fibre
IV18
198 postcodes
88% superfast
0% full fibre
IV19
192 postcodes
84% superfast
0% full fibre
IV2
1,232 postcodes
94% superfast
0% full fibre
IV20
118 postcodes
87% superfast
0% full fibre
IV21
48 postcodes
72% superfast
0% full fibre
IV22
76 postcodes
54% superfast
0% full fibre
IV23
49 postcodes
37% superfast
0% full fibre
IV24
45 postcodes
65% superfast
0% full fibre
IV25
137 postcodes
82% superfast
0% full fibre
IV26
73 postcodes
64% superfast
0% full fibre
IV27
187 postcodes
50% superfast
0% full fibre
IV28
22 postcodes
39% superfast
0% full fibre
IV3
459 postcodes
97% superfast
0% full fibre
IV4
128 postcodes
77% superfast
0% full fibre
IV40
122 postcodes
76% superfast
0% full fibre
IV41
12 postcodes
90% superfast
0% full fibre
IV42
7 postcodes
69% superfast
IV43
10 postcodes
62% superfast
IV44
10 postcodes
38% superfast
IV45
11 postcodes
70% superfast
IV46
3 postcodes
44% superfast
IV47
19 postcodes
47% superfast
IV48
2 postcodes
40% superfast
0% full fibre
IV49
43 postcodes
64% superfast
0% full fibre
IV5
42 postcodes
85% superfast
0% full fibre
IV51
232 postcodes
75% superfast
0% full fibre
IV52
19 postcodes
82% superfast
0% full fibre
IV53
11 postcodes
52% superfast
0% full fibre
IV54
59 postcodes
47% superfast
0% full fibre
IV55
55 postcodes
66% superfast
0% full fibre
IV56
14 postcodes
<1% superfast
0% full fibre
IV6
127 postcodes
69% superfast
0% full fibre
IV63
68 postcodes
69% superfast
0% full fibre
IV7
155 postcodes
69% superfast
0% full fibre
IV8
32 postcodes
79% superfast
0% full fibre
IV9
45 postcodes
89% superfast
0% full fibre
KW1
348 postcodes
91% superfast
0% full fibre
KW10
60 postcodes
93% superfast
0% full fibre
KW11
6 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
KW12
47 postcodes
73% superfast
0% full fibre
KW13
2 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
KW14
449 postcodes
88% superfast
0% full fibre
KW2
2 postcodes
86% superfast
0% full fibre
KW3
36 postcodes
95% superfast
0% full fibre
KW5
12 postcodes
74% superfast
0% full fibre
KW6
18 postcodes
77% superfast
0% full fibre
KW7
5 postcodes
94% superfast
0% full fibre
KW8
38 postcodes
79% superfast
0% full fibre
KW9
71 postcodes
93% superfast
0% full fibre
PA38
11 postcodes
96% superfast
PA80
19 postcodes
37% superfast
PH19
7 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
PH20
52 postcodes
83% superfast
0% full fibre
PH21
106 postcodes
86% superfast
0% full fibre
PH22
123 postcodes
89% superfast
0% full fibre
PH23
32 postcodes
90% superfast
0% full fibre
PH24
22 postcodes
82% superfast
0% full fibre
PH25
35 postcodes
83% superfast
0% full fibre
PH26
135 postcodes
75% superfast
0% full fibre
PH30
1 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
PH31
12 postcodes
85% superfast
0% full fibre
PH32
38 postcodes
93% superfast
0% full fibre
PH33
429 postcodes
95% superfast
0% full fibre
PH34
26 postcodes
81% superfast
0% full fibre
PH35
15 postcodes
60% superfast
0% full fibre
PH36
34 postcodes
56% superfast
0% full fibre
PH37
5 postcodes
48% superfast
PH38
5 postcodes
0% superfast
PH39
14 postcodes
85% superfast
0% full fibre
PH40
9 postcodes
74% superfast
0% full fibre
PH41
40 postcodes
82% superfast
0% full fibre
PH42
1 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
PH43
1 postcodes
0% superfast
0% full fibre
PH44
1 postcodes
0% superfast
PH49
41 postcodes
86% superfast
0% full fibre
PH50
42 postcodes
91% superfast
0% full fibre
Broadband speeds in Highland
Share of premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across every Highland postcode.
One Highland postcode in twelve, 8.1% of the total, records download speeds below 10 Mbps. That figure shapes everything else here. Superfast coverage stands at 84.1%, well short of the UK norm of around 97 per cent, leaving a sizeable group of addresses between those two markers on basic but workable connections. Gigabit-capable broadband tells a better story than the tail might suggest. It is available across 56.6% of postcodes, so more than half the area can order very high speeds even while a substantial minority struggles to reach 10 Mbps. With 7,663 postcodes spread over 86 outward codes, averages hide enormous local variation. Two addresses in the same council area can sit at opposite ends of the range, which makes postcode-level figures the ones to trust.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
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Highland at a glance
The practical reading for households is stark. An address in the 56.6% with gigabit access has genuinely fast options, while one in the 8.1% below 10 Mbps may find HD streaming a stretch. Nothing about the Highland average predicts which situation applies. Anyone weighing up a move should treat the area figure as background only, because the gap between the best and worst served addresses here is about as wide as the numbers allow.
Remote worker score
53/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Highland broadband FAQs
What share of Highland postcodes have slow broadband?
8.1% record speeds below 10 Mbps, roughly one postcode in twelve. That is the largest connectivity gap in the Highland figures.
Is superfast broadband widely available across Highland?
Coverage reaches 84.1% of postcodes. That leaves Highland noticeably behind the UK-wide superfast level of about 97 per cent.
Does gigabit broadband exist in Highland?
Yes. 56.6% of postcodes can access gigabit-capable services, so over half the area has a very fast option despite the weak tail.
How large is the area these Highland figures describe?
7,663 postcodes across 86 outward codes, taking in codes such as IV1, IV10, PH43 and PH50.
Should I rely on the Highland averages when picking a package?
No. With performance ranging from gigabit availability to sub-10 Mbps lines, the average says little about a single address, so look up your own postcode first.
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in Highland 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