L17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 444 postcodes across 10 sectors in Liverpool.
Full fibre
92%
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
444
L17 covers 444 postcodes in Liverpool with full fibre at 91.5% and superfast coverage of 99.2%. Most premises support gigabit infrastructure, though connectivity tiers show more variance than neighbouring codes.
Broadband speeds in L17
Share of L17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 444 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre-to-the-premises has reached 91.5% of L17 postcodes, enabling gigabit services at that rate, with gigabit-capable speeds (300 Mbps) at 93.2%, suggesting a small additional cable or high-speed alternative provision. Superfast coverage stands at 99.2%, touching all but three postcodes. Speed distribution shows clear gigabit dominance: 93.2% enjoy 300+ Mbps performance, whilst 6% occupy the moderate 30-300 Mbps band. No premises fall below the Ofcom minimum. Across Liverpool, L17 sits slightly behind the densest fibre codes but still ranks among the well-connected postcodes, with most addresses supporting gigabit infrastructure reliably.
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
L17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L17 0 | 71 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| L17 1 | 16 | 89% | 75% | 75% |
| L17 2 | 22 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L17 3 | 33 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| L17 4 | 32 | 97% | 92% | 92% |
| L17 5 | 30 | 98% | 68% | 68% |
| L17 6 | 61 | 100% | 91% | 91% |
| L17 7 | 75 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| L17 8 | 65 | 100% | 91% | 91% |
| L17 9 | 39 | 100% | 96% | 96% |
All L17 0 postcodes (71)
All L17 1 postcodes (16)
All L17 2 postcodes (22)
All L17 3 postcodes (33)
All L17 4 postcodes (32)
All L17 5 postcodes (30)
All L17 6 postcodes (61)
All L17 7 postcodes (75)
All L17 8 postcodes (65)
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Living in Liverpool
L17's connectivity profile suits most household types, though a 6% moderate-band tier is larger than some neighbouring codes, reflecting slightly less complete fibre penetration.
Crime per month
1
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
L17 broadband FAQs
Are most L17 postcodes on full fibre?
91.5% have full fibre infrastructure; an additional 1.7% access gigabit speeds via cable or alternatives.
Is the 6% moderate-band tier a concern in L17?
No. 30-300 Mbps handles video conferencing, streaming and most work-from-home needs. They're exceptions in a fibre-dominated area.
How does L17 compare to L18 nearby?
L17 has 91.5% full fibre versus L18's 94.5%, a gap reflecting different fibre-deployment timelines across Liverpool.
Should I check availability if considering a L17 postcode?
99.2% reach superfast speeds; most support gigabit fibre. A check is worthwhile for the small minority outside this pattern.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in L17 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