HU9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 994 postcodes across 5 sectors in Kingston upon Hull, City of.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
99%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
994
HU9 covers 994 postcodes in Kingston upon Hull and achieves near-universal gigabit coverage at 99.1%. Wireless serves 48.7%, the highest in the Hull cluster.
Broadband speeds in HU9
Share of HU9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 994 postcodes in the district.
HU9 is Kingston upon Hull's largest postcode at 994 premises and shows exceptional gigabit penetration: 99.1% can access gigabit-capable networks with zero below-USO postcodes. Wireless is extraordinarily prevalent at 48.7%, the dominant technology for nearly half the postcode. This suggests a strategy where wireless backhaul has been deployed as the primary gigabit vector, either due to dense urban constraints or legacy duct scarcity. The gigabit result is solid, but real-world speeds via wireless depend on contention and backhaul capacity. For premises served by wireless, SLAs matter; cable or fibre alternatives, if available, may offer more stable peak-hour performance.
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
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
49%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
HU9 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU9 1 | 157 | 96% | 0% | 96% |
| HU9 2 | 167 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| HU9 3 | 222 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| HU9 4 | 250 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| HU9 5 | 198 | 99% | 0% | 99% |
All HU9 1 postcodes (157)
All HU9 2 postcodes (167)
All HU9 3 postcodes (222)
All HU9 4 postcodes (250)
All HU9 5 postcodes (198)
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Living in Kingston upon Hull, City of
House price data does not exist. The high wireless penetration indicates a technology-diverse approach to achieving city-wide gigabit coverage.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
HU9 broadband FAQs
Why is wireless so dominant in HU9?
48.7% of postcodes rely on wireless, the highest share in Kingston upon Hull. It likely reflects urban density or legacy infrastructure constraints that made wireless the most efficient path to gigabit saturation.
Can I rely on wireless gigabit?
Gigabit infrastructure exists for 99.1% of HU9. Real-world speeds depend on provider service levels and contention; check your provider's SLAs.
Is any part of HU9 below the USO?
No. All 994 postcodes meet or exceed 10 Mbps.
Should I prefer fixed-line gigabit if available?
Both technologies can deliver gigabit. Fixed-line may offer more stable performance in peak hours; check with providers about what is available at your address.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in HU9 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