L28 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 114 postcodes across 8 sectors in Knowsley.
Full fibre
97%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
114
Knowsley L28 is a tiny but exceptionally well-connected district. Its 114 postcodes have achieved 100% superfast reach and 97% gigabit availability, among the highest fibre saturation on Merseyside.
Broadband speeds in L28
Share of L28 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 114 postcodes in the district.
Knowsley L28 achieves complete superfast coverage and near-universal gigabit penetration. At 97% ultrafast reach across just 114 postcodes, combined with 100% superfast baseline, this district demonstrates maximum infrastructure density. Gigabit-speed postcodes account for 97% of the population here, whilst only 3% sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps band. No postcode records below-USO performance. This rare concentration suggests L28 is an unusually dense urban enclave with complete or near-complete modern fibre installation. The tight distribution reflects either a new-build residential zone or a high-density urban core where infrastructure investment was fully deployed. Upload and download speed data are unavailable, but 100% superfast plus 97% gigabit indicates exceptional provisioning compared to typical UK postcode districts.
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
L28 splits into 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L28 0 | 14 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L28 1 | 30 | 100% | 90% | 90% |
| L28 3 | 9 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L28 4 | 16 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L28 5 | 16 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| L28 6 | 12 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L28 7 | 10 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| L28 8 | 7 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
All L28 0 postcodes (14)
All L28 1 postcodes (30)
All L28 4 postcodes (16)
All L28 5 postcodes (16)
All L28 6 postcodes (12)
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Living in Knowsley
With 97% gigabit penetration across just 114 postcodes, L28 represents an anomaly of high-density connectivity. For households evaluating whether speed will constrain their work or leisure, this district offers essentially zero risk.
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
L28 broadband FAQs
Why is L28 perfectly connected when most districts have gaps?
L28's small size (114 postcodes) and likely high residential density have attracted complete fibre coverage. Urban core areas often achieve saturation faster than dispersed districts.
What about the 3% of L28 postcodes without gigabit?
One or two older buildings remain on 30 to 300 Mbps infrastructure. Even these exceed the 25 Mbps typical urban average.
Should I prioritise L28 if speed is critical?
97% gigabit availability makes it an excellent choice. Verify your exact postcode before signing, but odds are strongly in your favour.
Is L28 Knowsley's fastest district?
L28's 97% gigabit rate matches L25 and L26 at the district level. Individual postcode performance requires site-specific checks.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in L28 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