IP9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 490 postcodes across 2 sectors in Babergh.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
47%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
490
IP9 is Babergh with just under half its postcodes supporting gigabit and a notable wireless presence. This postcode shows deliberate diversification of service technologies.
Broadband speeds in IP9
Share of IP9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 490 postcodes in the district.
46.6% of IP9 postcodes reach gigabit, and 89.9% have superfast access. What distinguishes IP9 is wireless coverage at 2.8%, the highest in the sample, indicating targeted rural infrastructure investment. The 43.3% in the 30-300 Mbps band form the core non-gigabit experience. Below-10-Mbps postcodes are rare at 2.7%, and Universal Service Obligation shortfalls affect 0.9%. IP9's wireless component suggests deliberate strategy to serve dispersed rural premises that would struggle with wired infrastructure. This approach combines conventional fibre and cable gigabit infrastructure with wireless technology for areas where wired deployment would be difficult or expensive. Most households here enjoy either gigabit capacity or strong superfast alternatives. The wireless option adds flexibility for postcodes where terrain or economics rule out fibre. Property buyers should check their specific location to determine which service type will be available.
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
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
IP9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IP9 1 | 191 | 88% | 0% | 23% |
| IP9 2 | 299 | 91% | 0% | 62% |
All IP9 1 postcodes (191)
All IP9 2 postcodes (299)
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Living in Babergh
IP9 combines conventional fibre and cable gigabit with wireless for rural reach. This diversification broadens access across hard-to-serve postcodes.
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
IP9 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit picture in IP9?
46.6% of postcodes support gigabit, roughly even odds. The rest have superfast or wireless options.
What's notable about IP9's wireless coverage?
2.8% of postcodes have wireless available, the highest share in the sample. It's a rural service option here.
For someone not gigabit-ready, what are IP9 options?
43.3% have solid 30-300 Mbps service. Some postcodes also have wireless as an alternative.
Are there slow postcodes in IP9?
2.7% are below 10 Mbps, and 0.9% lack Universal Service Obligation access. Small minorities.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in IP9 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