HR1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,030 postcodes across 4 sectors in Herefordshire, County of.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,030
HR1 in Herefordshire covers 1,030 postcodes with notably high gigabit reach at 86% and fixed wireless complementing cable infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in HR1
Share of HR1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,030 postcodes in the district.
HR1 covers 1,030 Herefordshire postcodes with both cable and wireless infrastructure. 96.6% of premises reach superfast speeds or better, and 86.4% access high-speed services above 300 Mbps via cable networks. 33.4% of postcodes have wireless network access available, providing alternative pathways where cable has not deployed. This combination of cable and wireless ensures 86.1% gigabit or equivalent capacity. Only 0.2% of postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation threshold, with minimal slow zones overall. Cable infrastructure forms the primary delivery method across urban and semi-rural areas. Wireless networks supplement coverage in postcodes unable to access cable, reducing connectivity gaps substantially. For Herefordshire, HR1 demonstrates effective dual-infrastructure deployment.
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
33%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HR1 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR1 1 | 325 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| HR1 2 | 206 | 100% | 0% | 86% |
| HR1 3 | 241 | 94% | 0% | 82% |
| HR1 4 | 258 | 92% | 0% | 79% |
All HR1 1 postcodes (325)
All HR1 2 postcodes (206)
All HR1 3 postcodes (241)
All HR1 4 postcodes (258)
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Living in Herefordshire, County of
Fixed wireless provides HR1 with resilience. Households unable to access cable may still reach high-speed speeds via wireless networks, a significant advantage in rural Herefordshire.
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
HR1 broadband FAQs
Why is fixed wireless coverage listed for HR1?
33.4% of postcodes have fixed wireless networks available as an alternative to cable or fibre, boosting overall high-speed reach.
What makes HR1 especially well-connected?
86% access gigabit speeds via cable, with fixed wireless extending high-speed options to an additional subset.
How many premises fall below USO?
0.2% of postcodes (roughly 2 of 1,030) sit below the 30 Mbps threshold.
Is full fibre deployed here?
No full fibre networks exist. Cable and fixed wireless deliver the high-speed services.
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Every postcode in HR1 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