IV49 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 43 postcodes across 1 sector in Highland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
5%
Superfast
64%
Postcodes
43
IV49 covers 43 postcodes across Highland with moderate infrastructure. Just under two-thirds reach superfast, and gigabit is sparse. Over one-quarter face below-10 Mbps speeds.
Broadband speeds in IV49
Share of IV49 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 43 postcodes in the district.
63.6% of IV49 postcodes meet superfast (30 plus Mbps). Gigabit appears in only 4.7%, making this a standard-speed district. 26.3% experience below-10 Mbps, a notable tail reflecting rural pockets without infrastructure. The 58.8% share in the 30-300 Mbps band captures the bulk. The below-USO rate is minimal (2.8%), suggesting only the most remote pockets lack adequate access. No cable operators have deployed here. No wireless alternatives are deployed. Copper networks dominate, with variation depending on distance from exchange points. The high below-10 proportion (26.3%) alongside moderate superfast rates (63.6%) suggests scattered pockets of poor copper network quality.
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
3%
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
IV49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IV49 9 | 43 | 64% | 0% | 5% |
All IV49 9 postcodes (43)
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Living in Highland
IV49 is typical rural Highland: competent for most uses, but not premium. The 26.3% below-10 Mbps figure means location within the postcode matters. Buyers need site-specific checks.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
IV49 broadband FAQs
What proportion of IV49 gets superfast?
63.6%, moderate for rural Highlands. One-quarter still face below-10 Mbps, so connectivity varies sharply by street.
Is gigabit available?
Only 4.7% of postcodes offer gigabit. Most residents max out at 30-300 Mbps superfast.
How many postcodes are severely underserved?
2.8% fall below USO; however, 26.3% experience sub-10 Mbps, indicating pockets of poor coverage within USO compliance.
Should I check my specific address?
Yes. The 26% below-10 figure means your street could be in the struggling cohort. Request a provider quote.
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Every postcode in IV49 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