L38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 99 postcodes across 9 sectors in Sefton.
Full fibre
59%
Gigabit
59%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
99
Sefton L38 is the smallest and least connected district in this batch. Its 99 postcodes have gigabit coverage at just 58.8%, the lowest rate in the Liverpool area. Superfast baseline reaches 90.2%, but 31.4% of postcodes rely on 30 to 300 Mbps speeds.
Broadband speeds in L38
Share of L38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 99 postcodes in the district.
L38 is Sefton's connectivity outlier. With only 58.8% gigabit across 99 postcodes, it falls below the UK national average for full-fibre premises passed. Superfast covers 90.2%, so most addresses meet minimum service levels, but the 31.4% on intermediate 30 to 300 Mbps speeds is substantial. This concentration suggests L38 encompasses an older suburban area or zone where rollout has progressed more slowly. Against Sefton averages elsewhere, L38 is a marked step down in infrastructure maturity. The distribution across 99 postcodes shows more variation than larger, well-served districts. Speed performance in L38 will be noticeably mixed, with meaningful portions of the district unable to access gigabit infrastructure.
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
L38 splits into 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L38 0 | 19 | 100% | 72% | 72% |
| L38 1 | 9 | 83% | 44% | 44% |
| L38 3 | 23 | 91% | 45% | 45% |
| L38 4 | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| L38 5 | 5 | 60% | 0% | 0% |
| L38 6 | 10 | 87% | 56% | 56% |
| L38 7 | 2 | 56% | 0% | 0% |
| L38 8 | 1 | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| L38 9 | 29 | 100% | 85% | 85% |
All L38 0 postcodes (19)
All L38 3 postcodes (23)
All L38 4 postcodes (1)
All L38 8 postcodes (1)
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Living in Sefton
Buyers or renters in L38 should treat gigabit availability as uncertain. Nearly one-third of postcodes sit on slower tiers; this district requires explicit postcode-level broadband checks before committing to remote work or property moves.
Remote worker score
95/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
L38 broadband FAQs
Why is L38 so much slower than other Sefton areas?
L38's 58.8% gigabit likely reflects older property stock or a zone where fibre investment has lagged. Urban Sefton has uneven rollout patterns.
Can I get gigabit in L38?
58.8% of postcodes can. Just under 60 addresses out of 99 have gigabit available. Confirm your specific postcode before moving.
What speeds can I expect if my L38 postcode is on the 30 to 300 Mbps tier?
Speeds in that range vary; typical speeds might be 40 to 150 Mbps depending on provider. Definitely slower than gigabit, but still adequate for most households.
Is L38 getting gigabit upgrades soon?
This dataset records current availability, not future plans. Contact providers or Sefton Council for rollout roadmaps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in L38 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