HS5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 14 postcodes across 1 sector in Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
<1%
Superfast
80%
Postcodes
14
HS5 is another minute island satellite with 14 postcodes. 80.2% reach superfast, with just 0.2% attaining gigabit.
Broadband speeds in HS5
Share of HS5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 14 postcodes in the district.
HS5's 14 postcodes on this remote island satellite show modest connectivity overall. 80.2% access superfast speeds, a creditable result given geographic constraints. Gigabit is essentially absent at 0.2%, affecting zero or one of the 14 premises. 80% of postcodes occupy the 30-300 Mbps band, serviceable for household use if not sustained heavy activity. Critically, 7.1% fall below the USO threshold of 30 Mbps, a concerning proportion for such a small population. Copper networks serve most premises here, with no cable or modern high-capacity infrastructure deployed. The speed profile concentrates in the mid-tier, leaving one premise without even superfast access. This demonstrates the challenges of serving remote island clusters.
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
7%
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
HS5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS5 3 | 14 | 80% | 0% | <1% |
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Living in Na h-Eileanan Siar
HS5 exemplifies island micro-postcodes where infrastructure challenges and small populations make economic investment difficult.
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
HS5 broadband FAQs
How many premises in HS5 fall short of USO?
7.1% of postcodes (approximately one of 14) sit below the 30 Mbps threshold.
Is gigabit access realistic for HS5?
No. 0.2% gigabit coverage means cable and modern fibre are absent.
What technology serves HS5?
Copper networks, with some older fibre, delivering superfast to most premises.
Can remote work occur reliably here?
Only for premises with superfast speeds (80.2%). Those below 30 Mbps will struggle.
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Every postcode in HS5 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