Broadband in PA47 7SR

PA47 7SR sits in Kintyre and the Islands, part of Argyll and Bute. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at PA47 7SR stands at 76.9%. That is below the UK average of 93%.

The speed distribution at PA47 7SR tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 23.1% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 76.9% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at PA47 7SR maps against common household needs.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at PA47 7SR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

0% of premises at PA47 7SR fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 76.9% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at PA47 7SR is rated Unknown. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at PA47 7SR is available across 95% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for PA47 7SR: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

PA47 7SR falls within the Argyll and Bute local authority area. The immediate area is Kintyre and the Islands, a distinct community within the wider district. The PA47 postcode area contains 15 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across PA47 ranges from 0% to 100%. PA47 7SR is below the area average of 85%.

How does PA47 7SR compare to its neighbours? PA47 7SS (0.04 miles, kintyre-and-the-islands) has 88.9% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. PA47 7ST (0.05 miles, kintyre-and-the-islands) has 90% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. PA47 7SX (0.05 miles, kintyre-and-the-islands) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. PA47 7SU (0.06 miles, kintyre-and-the-islands) has 93.3% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at PA47 7SR, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Kintyre and the Islands has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for PA47 7SR, here is what stands out. Argyll and Bute as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Kintyre and the Islands has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Kintyre and the Islands. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for PA47 7SR in Kintyre and the Islands. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.