L34 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 464 postcodes across 10 sectors in Knowsley.
Full fibre
78%
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
464
Knowsley L34 contains 464 postcodes where gigabit coverage drops to 78.1%, the lowest within Knowsley. Superfast baseline is 93.1%, and 15% of postcodes rely on 30 to 300 Mbps speeds.
Broadband speeds in L34
Share of L34 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 464 postcodes in the district.
L34 marks a connectivity shift within Knowsley. At 78.1% gigabit, it represents the lower end of Knowsley's postcode-district range. Superfast covers 93.1%, meaning 93% of postcodes meet the 30 Mbps minimum, but one-fifth sit below gigabit tiers. The 15% intermediate population and the 0.1% USO failure indicate L34 encompasses areas where fibre has lagged or where older infrastructure persists. This postcode district shows material variation compared to higher-coverage Knowsley zones. The distribution across 464 postcodes shows more varied infrastructure than younger, newly built areas. Speed performance in L34 will be noticeably mixed, with meaningful portions of the district unable to access gigabit infrastructure. Upload and download speed data are unavailable, but the lower gigabit rate suggests more mixed real-world speed performance across the district.
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
<1%
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
L34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L34 0 | 52 | 98% | 98% | 98% |
| L34 1 | 90 | 94% | 83% | 83% |
| L34 2 | 83 | 98% | 91% | 91% |
| L34 3 | 30 | 97% | 89% | 89% |
| L34 4 | 20 | 71% | 55% | 55% |
| L34 5 | 76 | 96% | 79% | 79% |
| L34 6 | 56 | 96% | 84% | 84% |
| L34 7 | 7 | 82% | 32% | 32% |
| L34 8 | 12 | 47% | 16% | 16% |
| L34 9 | 38 | 90% | 35% | 35% |
All L34 0 postcodes (52)
All L34 1 postcodes (90)
All L34 2 postcodes (83)
All L34 3 postcodes (30)
All L34 4 postcodes (20)
All L34 5 postcodes (76)
All L34 6 postcodes (56)
All L34 8 postcodes (12)
Best deals
Compare broadband deals in L34
Deals are priced per address. Enter your full postcode to see every package available where you live.
Free comparison. Opens our deals partner in a new tab.
Living in Knowsley
L34 carries more speed risk than other Knowsley postcodes. Households here should verify exact addresses before committing to high-bandwidth remote work or large-family streaming setups. The 15% slower subset is material enough to warrant pre-move connectivity checks.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
96/100
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
L34 broadband FAQs
Why is L34 lower than other Knowsley codes?
L34 at 78.1% gigabit suggests a mix of fully deployed modern areas and older neighbourhoods still on fibre phase-two schedules.
Is L34 unfit for remote work?
78% have gigabit, so most residents will be fine. The 15% on 30 to 300 Mbps will manage for video calls but may struggle with large uploads.
What postcode should I check first if considering L34?
Ask your estate agent or council for the specific postcode, then cross-reference against this data. L34's variation makes individual verification essential.
Can I request fibre upgrade if L34 shows my address as superfast only?
Contact your provider. Some superfast postcodes are eligible for gigabit upgrade; availability depends on their deployment schedule.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in L34 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