IV45 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 11 postcodes across 1 sector in Highland.
Gigabit
4%
Superfast
70%
Postcodes
11
IV45 spans 11 Highland postcodes with reliable superfast coverage (70.3%) but no gigabit expansion. This is a mid-tier connectivity zone where most homes reach standard speeds.
Broadband speeds in IV45
Share of IV45 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 11 postcodes in the district.
70.3% of IV45 postcodes meet superfast (30 plus). Ultrafast is rare at 4.4%, meaning this district plateaus at standard superfast speeds. The 65.9% sit squarely in the 30-300 Mbps band, reliable for most uses. Below-10 Mbps affects 12.7%, a small vulnerable cohort still relying on aging copper or dial-up speeds. The 4.5% below-USO rate is modest, indicating infrastructure is broadly adequate. No cable networks serve this area, and no wireless alternatives are deployed. Upgrade pressure is limited because most homes already exceed the USO baseline.
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
IV45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV45 8 | 11 | 70% | TBC | 4% |
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Living in Highland
For families and small businesses, IV45 offers workable speeds without premium access. The absence of gigabit and no wireless mean growth depends on fibre rollout, unlikely in the near term given existing coverage.
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
IV45 broadband FAQs
What's the typical speed range?
About 66% of postcodes deliver 30-300 Mbps superfast. Only 4.4% access gigabit, so this is a standard-speed district.
How reliable is connectivity?
70.3% reach superfast; most of the remainder sit on the boundary. Just 12.7% face below-10 Mbps, a small at-risk group.
Will gigabit reach IV45 soon?
Unlikely. At only 4.4% gigabit penetration and 70% already superfast, fibre investment may skip this postcode.
What's the Universal Service Obligation status?
4.5% below USO, a minor share. Most of IV45 exceeds 10 Mbps. Government intervention is unlikely unless this percentage rises.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in IV45 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