L40 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 567 postcodes across 10 sectors in West Lancashire.
Full fibre
80%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
567
Chorley L40 contains 567 postcodes with gigabit coverage at 80.1%. Superfast baseline reaches 94%, and alternative technologies supplement infrastructure marginally.
Broadband speeds in L40
Share of L40 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 567 postcodes in the district.
L40 sits at the lower-middle tier for Merseyside connectivity. Gigabit infrastructure reaches 80.1% of the 567 postcodes; superfast covers 94%, leaving 13.7% on the 30 to 300 Mbps intermediate band. Alternative technologies account for 0.9% of postcodes, typically rural properties where fibre and cable are unavailable. This profile suggests L40 encompasses both developed urban areas and outlying suburbs where fibre deployment has been selective. The 0.3% below-USO rate indicates one or two postcodes requiring compliance action. Speed variation across 567 postcodes is substantial, with a meaningful portion relying on slower infrastructure. The distribution shows a gradation from gigabit down through intermediate tiers, reflecting phased or incomplete fibre rollout.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
L40 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L40 0 | 42 | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| L40 1 | 67 | 96% | 94% | 94% |
| L40 2 | 36 | 93% | 58% | 58% |
| L40 3 | 35 | 86% | 67% | 67% |
| L40 4 | 44 | 96% | 91% | 91% |
| L40 5 | 87 | 96% | 90% | 90% |
| L40 6 | 49 | 81% | 67% | 67% |
| L40 7 | 113 | 100% | 95% | 95% |
| L40 8 | 50 | 93% | 87% | 87% |
| L40 9 | 44 | 94% | 15% | 15% |
All L40 0 postcodes (42)
All L40 1 postcodes (67)
All L40 2 postcodes (36)
All L40 3 postcodes (35)
All L40 4 postcodes (44)
All L40 5 postcodes (87)
All L40 6 postcodes (49)
All L40 7 postcodes (113)
All L40 8 postcodes (50)
All L40 9 postcodes (44)
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Living in West Lancashire
L40 households should budget for postcode-level variation. Whilst 80% have gigabit, the 13.7% on slower tiers and 0.9% on alternative technologies mean location-specific checks are prudent before moving or investing in high-bandwidth services.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
97/100
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
L40 broadband FAQs
What are alternative technologies, and why does L40 have 0.9%?
Alternative technologies like wireless access are deployed in rural or hard-to-reach areas. Five postcodes in L40 rely on them.
Should I expect gigabit in Chorley L40?
80.1% chance, but verify. The 13.7% on intermediate speeds and 0.9% on alternatives mean significant variation across addresses.
Is alternative technology as good as fibre?
Alternative technologies deliver broadband but are often less stable and lower-speed than fibre. It's typically a fallback for hard-to-serve properties.
How does L40 compare to other Merseyside postcodes?
L40 at 80.1% gigabit is behind high-tier codes but remains solid compared to the weakest performers.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in L40 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