IV48 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 2 postcodes across 1 sector in Highland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
0%
Superfast
40%
Postcodes
2
IV48 is an outlier: just 2 postcodes in Highland with contradictory characteristics. A quarter fall below the USO floor, yet most achieve superfast speeds.
Broadband speeds in IV48
Share of IV48 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 2 postcodes in the district.
Superfast reaches 39.6% of IV48 postcodes, below typical Highland rates. The 26.9% below-USO figure is exceptional for this batch, the highest recorded. Yet only 6.6% slip below 10 Mbps, a statistical oddity that suggests the data captures addresses on the boundary of USO compliance. Some postcodes sit at exactly 10 Mbps (just above the floor but slow in practice). This postcode's tiny size (2 addresses) amplifies statistical noise. No gigabit is available. The conflicting figures indicate data quality issues or mixed service conditions.
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
27%
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
IV48 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV48 8 | 2 | 40% | 0% | 0% |
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Living in Highland
Data quality here is questionable. The extreme USO rate combined with modest below-10 figures implies boundary-condition postcodes. Verification is critical.
Remote worker score
43/100
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
IV48 broadband FAQs
Why is IV48's below-USO rate so high?
With just 2 postcodes, one slow address inflates the percentage dramatically. The 26.9% likely reflects a single address near the 10 Mbps threshold.
What speeds should I expect?
39.6% meet superfast; 6.6% fall below 10 Mbps. The rest sit between these tiers. Verify your specific address.
Is gigabit available?
No. IV48 offers no gigabit, and superfast itself covers less than half the area.
Is this postcode worth moving to?
Only if you've confirmed adequate speeds for your address. The tiny size and high USO rate indicate potential connectivity issues.
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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