HR5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 242 postcodes across 1 sector in Herefordshire, County of.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
60%
Superfast
85%
Postcodes
242
HR5 is a small Herefordshire district with 242 postcodes showing mixed connectivity. Gigabit reaches 59.6%, but 6.3% fall below USO.
Broadband speeds in HR5
Share of HR5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 242 postcodes in the district.
HR5 is a small Herefordshire district with 242 postcodes showing uneven infrastructure. 85.1% reach superfast speeds, and 59.6% access gigabit capacity. An additional 25.5% occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier, functional but not premium. The weakness here is below-USO: 3.8% of postcodes sit below the 30 Mbps threshold, affecting roughly 9 locations where copper networks and isolation limit speed substantially. Wireless network coverage at 8.5% of postcodes may provide alternatives for some struggling areas. Copper networks form the backbone of provision here, with cable reaching only portions of the better-served postcodes. Families and remote workers should verify their specific location before assuming adequate speed.
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
4%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
9%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HR5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR5 3 | 242 | 85% | 0% | 60% |
All HR5 3 postcodes (242)
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Living in Herefordshire, County of
HR5 requires caution. Nearly one in four postcodes sits outside the superfast club, and nearly one in fifteen falls below legal minimum standards.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
HR5 broadband FAQs
Is HR5 genuinely slower than nearby Herefordshire districts?
Yes, both in gigabit penetration (59.6%) and below-USO rates (3.8%), making it one of the slower districts.
Could fixed wireless help postcodes below USO?
Possibly. 8.5% of postcodes have fixed wireless available, which could improve speeds for some slow locations.
Why is so much of HR5 stuck at mid-speed?
Cable networks are sparse. Copper and partial fibre upgrades dominate, pushing 25.5% into the 30-300 Mbps tier.
Should I verify speeds before choosing an HR5 location?
Definitely. The range between gigabit and sub-USO postcodes is wide, making individual checks important.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HR5 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