HS3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 76 postcodes across 1 sector in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
8%
Superfast
36%
Postcodes
76
HS3 is the weakest-connected postcode district in this entire batch, covering just 76 postcodes in Na h-Eileanan Siar with only 35.5% superfast and 16.8% below USO.
Broadband speeds in HS3
Share of HS3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 76 postcodes in the district.
HS3's 76 postcodes present the weakest connectivity in this batch. Only 35.5% reach superfast speeds, the lowest across all 25 districts processed. 16.8% fall below the USO minimum of 30 Mbps, nearly one in six postcodes lacking basic broadband. Gigabit reaches just 7.9%, confined to fewer than 7 premises. 27.6% occupy the 30-300 Mbps intermediate band where basic use remains possible. Copper networks dominate this remote island satellite location, having aged without modern upgrade. No cable, wireless networks, or contemporary fibre infrastructure exists to bridge the gap. This represents island telecommunications at its most challenging.
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
17%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HS3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS3 3 | 76 | 36% | 0% | 8% |
All HS3 3 postcodes (76)
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Living in Na h-Eileanan Siar
HS3 represents island telecommunications at its most challenged. Premises here face genuine connectivity barriers unsuitable for remote work or modern household demands.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
HS3 broadband FAQs
Is HS3 genuinely the worst-connected postcode in this batch?
By superfast penetration (35.5%) and below-USO rates (16.8%), yes. Nearly one in six postcodes lacks basic broadband.
What options exist for premises below USO?
Few, without wireless networks (absent here) or immediate infrastructure upgrade. Government USO provisions may eventually improve this.
Can households work remotely from HS3?
Only those with superfast access (35.5%) or luck finding faster services. Two-thirds of postcodes face significant constraints.
Why is gigabit coverage negligible?
7.9% gigabit means no modern cable or high-capacity fibre infrastructure reaches this remote island satellite.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HS3 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