IP29 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 403 postcodes across 2 sectors in West Suffolk.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
33%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
403
IP29 is a Babergh postcode with moderate gigabit penetration and a fairly even distribution across the speed spectrum. A third of postcodes reach gigabit, while most sit in mid-range service.
Broadband speeds in IP29
Share of IP29 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 403 postcodes in the district.
33.3% of IP29 postcodes support gigabit, placing it squarely in the middle of the postcode sample. Superfast covers 89.9%, just under typical UK superfast reach. What characterises this postcode is the 56.6% occupying the 30-300 Mbps bracket. This is the backbone of IP29 households, receiving solid modern service without gigabit capacity. Below-10-Mbps postcodes are rare at 2.6%, and Universal Service Obligation shortfalls affect 1.7%. The postcode represents balanced infrastructure investment: adequate modern service across the board, but no aggressive gigabit rollout. Most households here have reliable superfast options and reasonable prospects for future upgrades if demand grows. Comparing IP29 to peers shows less aggressive investment than hotspot zones like IP2 or IP32, but more support than underinvested rural areas like IP26. For households with ordinary broadband needs, this postcode offers predictable, modern service without premium gigabit costs.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
IP29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP29 4 | 216 | 88% | 0% | 39% |
| IP29 5 | 187 | 93% | 0% | 26% |
All IP29 4 postcodes (216)
All IP29 5 postcodes (187)
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Living in West Suffolk
IP29 offers moderate gigabit penetration with reliable superfast options. Households here have reasonable prospects for future upgrades as demand grows.
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
IP29 broadband FAQs
How likely is gigabit in IP29?
33.3% of postcodes support gigabit. It's not the standard here; most homes sit in the 30-300 Mbps band.
Is 30-300 Mbps adequate for a busy household?
Yes. IP29's 56.6% in this range can handle streaming, work, and school simultaneously. It's solid mid-tier service.
Are there slow or underserved areas in IP29?
Only 2.6% are below 10 Mbps and 1.7% lack Universal Service Obligation access. Most postcodes are well-covered.
How does IP29 rank among Babergh postcodes?
It's slower than IP2 (96.1% gigabit) but comparable to IP7 and IP8. Babergh varies significantly by postcode.
Neighbouring districts
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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