HR8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 560 postcodes across 2 sectors in Herefordshire, County of.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
72%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
560
HR8 in Forest of Dean spans 560 postcodes with 71.7% reaching gigabit, supported by wireless network availability at 44.7%.
Broadband speeds in HR8
Share of HR8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 560 postcodes in the district.
HR8 covers 560 Forest of Dean postcodes where wireless networks play a primary role in broadband coverage. 87.2% achieve superfast speeds, and 71.7% access gigabit capacity. The defining feature is wireless network availability: 44.7% of postcodes have access, the highest rate anywhere in this batch. This reflects Forest of Dean's rural terrain and creative infrastructure deployment. Cable and wireless together ensure broad coverage. 15% of premises occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier where typical household activity remains feasible. Below-USO postcodes amount to 1.7%, affecting roughly 9 locations. The speed distribution here demonstrates how wireless networks can address rural connectivity challenges effectively where traditional cable infrastructure proves impractical.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
45%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HR8 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR8 1 | 226 | 80% | 0% | 59% |
| HR8 2 | 334 | 92% | 0% | 81% |
All HR8 1 postcodes (226)
All HR8 2 postcodes (334)
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Living in Herefordshire, County of
HR8 demonstrates wireless network value in rural connectivity. Nearly half of postcodes have wireless access, providing alternatives where cable infrastructure is impractical.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
HR8 broadband FAQs
Why does HR8 have such high wireless network coverage?
44.7% of postcodes have wireless networks available, the highest rate in this entire batch, addressing Forest of Dean's rural terrain.
Can wireless networks work as a primary connection here?
For postcodes without cable access, yes. Wireless networks offer a genuine alternative pathway to gigabit capacity.
How many postcodes fall short of superfast?
12.8% of postcodes lack superfast coverage, representing about 72 locations.
Is wireless network coverage reliable across HR8?
Not universally, but 44.7% availability is exceptional for a Forest of Dean postcode district.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources