L16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 242 postcodes across 10 sectors in Liverpool.
Full fibre
98%
Gigabit
98%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
242
L16 is a compact Knowsley district of 242 postcodes with the highest full fibre penetration in this batch at 98.4%. Gigabit coverage matches, and superfast reaches 99.6%.
Broadband speeds in L16
Share of L16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 242 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre-to-the-premises infrastructure has achieved near-universal penetration in L16 at 98.4%, the strongest fibre density amongst the 25 codes in this batch. Gigabit services match that rate, enabling 300+ Mbps on nearly every premises. Superfast coverage stands at 99.6%, excluding only one postcode. Speed distribution reflects exceptional infrastructure depth: 98.4% enjoy 300+ Mbps fibre gigabit stability, with just 1.2% in the moderate 30-300 Mbps band. No postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation. L16 represents fibre infrastructure at its peak density within this dataset, offering maximum future-proofing and speed certainty across a compact area.
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
0%
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
L16 splits into 10 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L16 0 | 15 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| L16 1 | 23 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L16 2 | 38 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L16 3 | 35 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| L16 4 | 14 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L16 5 | 24 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L16 6 | 19 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| L16 7 | 35 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L16 8 | 22 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| L16 9 | 17 | 94% | 94% | 94% |
All L16 0 postcodes (15)
All L16 1 postcodes (23)
All L16 2 postcodes (38)
All L16 3 postcodes (35)
All L16 4 postcodes (14)
All L16 5 postcodes (24)
All L16 6 postcodes (19)
All L16 7 postcodes (35)
All L16 8 postcodes (22)
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Living in Liverpool
L16 represents fibre infrastructure at its peak density, offering maximum future-proofing and speed certainty across a compact area.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
100/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
L16 broadband FAQs
Why is L16's fibre penetration higher than other Knowsley postcodes?
L16 may have been prioritised in fibre rollout phases, achieving 98.4% full fibre, the highest in this batch, versus L10 and L14.
Is there anywhere in L16 without gigabit fibre?
Only 1.2% of postcodes fall outside gigabit coverage. Checking your specific address is still wise, but odds are overwhelmingly in favour.
How many L16 postcodes miss the superfast standard?
Just one in 250. 99.6% reach superfast speeds.
Should I prioritise L16 over other Knowsley postcodes?
All Knowsley codes in this batch are exceptionally well-connected. L16 edges ahead on fibre penetration if maximum infrastructure certainty matters.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in L16 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