IP31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 765 postcodes across 3 sectors in West Suffolk.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
43%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
765
IP31 is a Mid Suffolk postcode with moderate gigabit reach and an even split between high-speed and mid-range service. 43.1% of postcodes access gigabit, with the rest anchored in solid superfast speeds.
Broadband speeds in IP31
Share of IP31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 765 postcodes in the district.
43.1% of IP31 postcodes support gigabit, and 90.7% have superfast access, just below the typical UK superfast penetration. The postcode is remarkably stable across speed bands. 47.7% sit in the 30-300 Mbps band, delivering consistent performance for most household needs. Below-10-Mbps postcodes are scarce at 2.4%, and only 0.6% lack Universal Service Obligation minimum access. This is balanced Mid Suffolk infrastructure where neither aggressive investment nor neglect defines the postcode. Households in IP31 can expect modern service without the variability seen in more rural or underserved areas. The consistency of speed distribution means property buyers have predictable outcomes: most addresses will sit in the superfast band, with gigabit available in selected areas. Infrastructure upgrades will likely follow the pattern seen elsewhere, spreading gradually rather than arriving wholesale. For households with ordinary needs, this postcode offers solid middle-ground service and reasonable future upgrade prospects.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
IP31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP31 1 | 192 | 85% | 0% | 25% |
| IP31 2 | 272 | 91% | 0% | 45% |
| IP31 3 | 301 | 94% | 0% | 53% |
All IP31 1 postcodes (192)
All IP31 2 postcodes (272)
All IP31 3 postcodes (301)
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Living in West Suffolk
The speed profile is predictable and reliable. Households in IP31 can expect modern service without the variability seen in more rural areas.
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
IP31 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit likely in IP31?
43.1% of postcodes support it, roughly even odds. Most addresses sit in the 30-300 Mbps band instead.
What speed range covers most households in IP31?
47.7% sit in the 30-300 Mbps bracket. That's the postcode's median experience: reliable and modern.
Are there connectivity gaps in IP31?
2.4% are below 10 Mbps and 0.6% lack Universal Service Obligation access. Very small pockets.
How does Mid Suffolk's infrastructure spread across postcodes?
Mid Suffolk has varied investment patterns across postcodes. IP31's 43.1% gigabit represents the middle tier for the district.
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