IV40 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 122 postcodes across 1 sector in Highland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
13%
Superfast
76%
Postcodes
122
IV40 in Highland spans 122 postcodes where superfast broadband reaches three in four homes, but gigabit is rare. This is a moderate-speed zone where most households get reliable 30 plus Mbps, though premium speeds are scarce.
Broadband speeds in IV40
Share of IV40 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 122 postcodes in the district.
75.6% of IV40 postcodes meet the superfast threshold, a solid baseline for rural connectivity. However, ultrafast (gigabit) appears in only 13.4%, making this firmly a 30-300 Mbps district. Six in ten postcodes sit in that mid-speed band, adequate for streaming and video calls but not immersive content. Below-10 Mbps affects 12.1%, a notable tail of slow access in scattered locations. No cable gigabit is available, and no wireless technology deployment recorded, meaning growth depends on fibre infrastructure investment that hasn't materialised here yet. The profile suggests moderate rural investment with gaps remaining. Most homes already exceed the 10 Mbps USO baseline, yet lack the investment needed for gigabit deployment. This postcode typifies areas where infrastructure has stabilised at superfast but faces no upgrade pressure.
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
5%
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
IV40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV40 8 | 122 | 76% | 0% | 13% |
All IV40 8 postcodes (122)
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Living in Highland
Households here are unlikely to hit gigabit unless infrastructure upgrades, which can take years. The 62.1% share on standard speeds suits most household and small-business needs. Buyers should know the ceiling is 30-300 Mbps in most streets.
Remote worker score
51/100
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
IV40 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit in IV40?
Unlikely. Only 13.4% of postcodes support ultrafast and gigabit speeds. Most of IV40 maxes out at 300 Mbps or slower.
Is superfast widely available?
Yes. 75.6% reach 30 plus Mbps, which covers typical streaming and video calls. One in twelve postcodes, though, remain below 10 Mbps.
What's the speed split across the district?
About 62% of postcodes deliver 30-300 Mbps speeds, with 13% reaching higher. The remaining homes face either slow connections or basic superfast.
Will my postcode benefit from new infrastructure investment?
With 5.1% below the Universal Service Obligation floor, there's limited pressure for upgrades. Most postcodes already exceed 30 Mbps, so future fibre rollout may not prioritise IV40.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in IV40 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