L26 · Knowsley

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.

Under 2 Mbps
0%
2 to 5 Mbps
<1%
5 to 10 Mbps
<1%
10 to 30 Mbps
<1%
30 to 300 Mbps
3%
300 Mbps and above
96%

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.

SectorPostcodesSuperfastFull fibreGigabit
L26 069100%96%96%
L26 161100%99%99%
L26 24100%100%100%
L26 3434%25%25%
L26 4483%25%25%
L26 5498%50%50%
L26 643100%98%98%
L26 78599%99%99%
L26 81100%0%0%
L26 972100%100%100%
All L26 0 postcodes (69)
All L26 1 postcodes (61)
All L26 2 postcodes (4)
All L26 3 postcodes (4)
All L26 4 postcodes (4)
All L26 5 postcodes (4)
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

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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