L26 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 347 postcodes across 10 sectors in Knowsley.
Full fibre
96%
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
347
Knowsley L26 contains 347 postcodes with ultrafast gigabit coverage at 95.8%, reflecting one of the most fully fibre-enabled districts in the Merseyside region.
Broadband speeds in L26
Share of L26 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 347 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit infrastructure dominates L26, reaching 95.8% of all postcodes. At this penetration level, finding a superfast-only postcode becomes the exception rather than the rule. Superfast coverage is near-universal at 98.7%, and the 2.9% remaining gap consists entirely of postcodes in the 30 to 300 Mbps band. No postcode sits below Universal Service Obligation minimums. Upload and download speed data are unavailable for this district, but the near-saturation of gigabit tiers suggests most connections support three-figure download performance across the area. This concentration of gigabit availability reflects either recent fibre investment or a particularly dense area that attracted early infrastructure deployment. The 347 postcodes show little variation, suggesting a cohesive geographic area with unified infrastructure planning.
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
L26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L26 0 | 69 | 100% | 96% | 96% |
| L26 1 | 61 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| L26 2 | 4 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L26 3 | 4 | 34% | 25% | 25% |
| L26 4 | 4 | 83% | 25% | 25% |
| L26 5 | 4 | 98% | 50% | 50% |
| L26 6 | 43 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| L26 7 | 85 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| L26 8 | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
| L26 9 | 72 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
All L26 0 postcodes (69)
All L26 1 postcodes (61)
All L26 6 postcodes (43)
All L26 7 postcodes (85)
All L26 8 postcodes (1)
All L26 9 postcodes (72)
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Living in Knowsley
Families relocating within L26 should face minimal risk of downgrading their broadband tier. The district's mature fibre network means pricing and availability are likely the only variables; speed drops are rare.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
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
L26 broadband FAQs
What's the actual difference between 95.8% and 100% gigabit coverage?
About 13 postcodes, typically older buildings or new-build transition zones, fall short of gigabit infrastructure in this 347-postcode district.
If I live in L26 on superfast, should I upgrade?
Gigabit is available to 95.8% of postcodes. Upgrading is likely available and may cost less than you expect; check with your provider.
Are there L26 postcodes with under 30 Mbps?
No. Every postcode in L26 meets or exceeds the 30 Mbps superfast threshold, with 95.8% reaching gigabit.
How reliable is gigabit in L26 compared to other Knowsley codes?
L26's 95.8% gigabit rate is consistent with other densely deployed Knowsley districts like L25 and L36.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in L26 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