HR4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 923 postcodes across 4 sectors in Herefordshire, County of.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
923
HR4 is Herefordshire's best-connected postcode district, covering 923 postcodes with 86.1% reaching gigabit and strong fixed wireless presence.
Broadband speeds in HR4
Share of HR4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 923 postcodes in the district.
HR4 is Herefordshire's best-connected postcode district among those in this batch. 96.6% of its 923 postcodes achieve superfast or better speeds, and 86.1% access gigabit capacity via cable networks. 22.1% of premises have wireless network access available, providing meaningful alternatives where cable has not reached. Only 0.2% of postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation threshold, representing minor slow-speed risk. The speed distribution concentrates at the high end, with 86.2% at gigabit-class 300-plus Mbps and just 10.5% in the intermediate 30-300 Mbps band. Cable infrastructure dominates, with wireless providing coverage depth. This postcode district balances traditional and emerging technologies effectively.
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
22%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HR4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR4 0 | 237 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
| HR4 7 | 208 | 97% | 0% | 87% |
| HR4 8 | 246 | 91% | 0% | 71% |
| HR4 9 | 232 | 100% | 0% | 94% |
All HR4 0 postcodes (237)
All HR4 7 postcodes (208)
All HR4 8 postcodes (246)
All HR4 9 postcodes (232)
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Living in Herefordshire, County of
HR4 offers rural Herefordshire its best odds for fast, reliable broadband. Fixed wireless fills gaps effectively, and cable reaches most urban and semi-rural premises.
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
HR4 broadband FAQs
How does HR4 compare to other Herefordshire postcodes?
86.1% gigabit penetration places HR4 at the top of the county's postcode districts.
What role does fixed wireless play here?
22.1% of postcodes can access fixed wireless networks, boosting overall high-speed availability for premises without cable.
Are there any problematic slow zones?
Only 0.2% of postcodes sit below the 30 Mbps threshold, making HR4 exceptionally reliable.
Is full fibre present in HR4?
Cable and fixed wireless deliver the high-speed services. No full fibre FTTP infrastructure is deployed.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HR4 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