KW10 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 60 postcodes across 1 sector in Highland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
88%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
60
KW10 is a small Highland postcode with 60 addresses. Despite its remote character, connectivity is broadly sound with gigabit reaching nine in ten.
Broadband speeds in KW10
Share of KW10 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 60 postcodes in the district.
87.8% of the 60 postcodes have gigabit access, and 92.6% reach superfast thresholds, indicating concentrated modern infrastructure investment. The speed profile is weighted heavily toward high speeds: 87.8% sit at 300+ Mbps, with 4.8% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band and 2.7% below 10 Mbps. A single postcode falls below the Universal Service Obligation, representing less than 2% of the total. This distribution is typical of smaller postcodes serving discrete communities, where a single cable or fibre backbone can serve most properties, with a handful of outlying addresses unable to connect. The high gigabit penetration suggests KW10 sits on or near a major network route or within a consolidation area prioritised for modern infrastructure. Ookla speed data is not available for this postcode. The absence of major speed constraints means most residents can work, stream, and conduct digital business without limitation.
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
<1%
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
KW10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KW10 6 | 60 | 93% | 0% | 88% |
All KW10 6 postcodes (60)
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Living in Highland
This is a well-connected corner of the Highlands. Most households will have gigabit or ultrafast options, though the handful below 10 Mbps may face constraints in accessing or upgrading broadband infrastructure.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
KW10 broadband FAQs
How many postcodes does KW10 cover?
Only 60, making it among the smallest outward codes in this region. Postcodes count address units, not individual properties.
What's the gigabit situation in KW10?
87.8% can access it. The remainder are in the superfast band, delivering 30+ Mbps.
Are any postcodes below USO threshold in KW10?
One postcode falls short of the 10 Mbps guarantee; that household may be entitled to an upgrade under Ofcom's Universal Service Obligation.
Why is KW10 better connected than some larger Highland codes?
Local deployment patterns vary by route and terrain; this postcode likely benefited from cable or fibre investment that served the main population cluster efficiently.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in KW10 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