HR9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 818 postcodes across 3 sectors in Herefordshire, County of.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
818
HR9 covers 818 postcodes in Forest of Dean with strong gigabit availability at 75.9% and minimal wireless network reach at 1.6%.
Broadband speeds in HR9
Share of HR9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 818 postcodes in the district.
HR9 shows stronger cable presence than its Forest of Dean neighbour HR8. 91.4% of HR9's 818 postcodes reach superfast speeds or better, with 75.9% accessing gigabit capacity via cable infrastructure. Cable blankets this district completely, reducing reliance on alternative technologies. Wireless networks reach only 1.6% of postcodes, reflecting cable's dominance and the minimal need for fallback options. Only 0.7% fall below the Universal Service Obligation, making slow zones exceptionally rare. The speed profile concentrates at the high end: 75.9% at gigabit-class 300-plus Mbps and 15.5% in the 30-300 Mbps band. This represents rural Forest of Dean's more successful connectivity outcome, driven by cable's superior reach and deployment density.
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
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HR9 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HR9 5 | 239 | 97% | 0% | 90% |
| HR9 6 | 210 | 86% | TBC | 69% |
| HR9 7 | 369 | 91% | TBC | 70% |
All HR9 5 postcodes (239)
All HR9 6 postcodes (210)
All HR9 7 postcodes (369)
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Living in Herefordshire, County of
HR9 demonstrates cable's reach in less remote areas. Premises here enjoy consistent, reliable speeds without relying on wireless alternatives.
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
HR9 broadband FAQs
Why does HR9 differ from neighbouring HR8?
HR9 has more extensive cable deployment, reaching gigabit to 75.9% of postcodes. Wireless networks supplement only 1.6% of HR9 against a broader reliance on wireless in the neighbour.
How many HR9 postcodes reach gigabit?
75.9% (roughly 621 of 818 postcodes) access gigabit-class speeds via cable.
Is any part of HR9 problematically slow?
Only 0.7% of postcodes fall below the 30 Mbps threshold, making slow zones exceptionally rare.
Is full fibre deployed in HR9?
No full fibre infrastructure exists. Cable delivers the high-speed services.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HR9 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