HP8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 217 postcodes across 1 sector in Buckinghamshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
59%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
217
HP8 contains 217 postcodes across Buckinghamshire with 94.3% superfast coverage and 58.7% gigabit reach.
Broadband speeds in HP8
Share of HP8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 217 postcodes in the district.
HP8 spans 217 postcodes with moderate gigabit availability at 58.7%. Cable networks deliver the 58.7% reaching 300-Mbps-plus capacity here. An additional 35.6% occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier, serviceable for households without sustained heavy bandwidth demands, typically served via copper where cable has not deployed. Superfast coverage reaches 94.3%, ensuring most premises exceed the Universal Service Obligation threshold. Only 0.7% of postcodes fall below 30 Mbps, a minor weak spot. The modest gigabit penetration reflects incomplete cable rollout across the district. Prospects considering HP8 should assume mid-range speeds unless cable reaches their specific location. This postcode district offers functional broadband for typical household use, though prospects seeking gigabit capacity should verify availability in advance.
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
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HP8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP8 4 | 217 | 94% | 0% | 59% |
All HP8 4 postcodes (217)
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Living in Buckinghamshire
HP8 offers a middle ground between gigabit-saturated areas and rural slow zones. Most premises achieve workable speeds for everyday activity.
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
HP8 broadband FAQs
How common is gigabit access in HP8?
58.7% of postcodes can reach gigabit speeds via cable, while the remainder rely on superfast copper networks.
What speed does the average HP8 household enjoy?
The median postcode sits in the 30-300 Mbps range, adequate for streaming and remote work without peak-hour stress.
Are postcodes below USO standard common?
No, only 0.7% of postcodes fall below 30 Mbps, affecting fewer than 2 locations.
What alternative technologies supplement cable here?
No full fibre or wireless networks supplement the infrastructure. Cable and copper form the only available options.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HP8 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