L70 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 3 postcodes across 2 sectors in Sefton.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
0%
Superfast
67%
Postcodes
3
Knowsley L70 is a micro-district of just 3 postcodes with minimal gigabit coverage. No postcodes have access to gigabit or faster infrastructure; all three sit on the superfast 30 to 300 Mbps band.
Broadband speeds in L70
Share of L70 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 3 postcodes in the district.
L70 is a postcode anomaly comprising only three addresses, zero gigabit, all on superfast-tier 30 to 300 Mbps infrastructure. This tiny district represents either a small industrial area, a newly developed enclave not yet served by fibre, or a peripheral location where rollout has been deprioritised. Superfast covers 66.7% technically, reflecting just two of the three addresses reliably meeting the 30 Mbps minimum. For practical purposes, L70 is essentially unserved by modern gigabit infrastructure. Speed variation is extreme, with no address accessing high-speed tiers. This is an exceptional case within the broader postcode dataset, indicating a zone overlooked by mainstream fibre deployment. Households or businesses here face material connectivity constraints.
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
L70 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L70 1 | 2 | 50% | 0% | 0% |
| L70 2 | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
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Living in Sefton
Anybody considering L70 should be aware that gigabit is unavailable. If assigned this postcode, verify immediately whether rapid upgrade or relocation is feasible, as connectivity constraints will affect all online activities.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
82/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
77/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
L70 broadband FAQs
Why does L70 have zero gigabit?
L70's three postcodes likely represent an area too small or peripheral to attract fibre investment.
Is L70 residential or commercial?
This dataset does not distinguish. Treat L70 as potentially mixed-use or industrial, given its tiny size and poor connectivity.
Can I request a fibre upgrade for L70?
Contact Knowsley Council and your provider. With only three postcodes, you may not qualify for standard rollout but might qualify for targeted support.
Should I avoid L70 entirely?
If speed matters, yes. With zero gigabit and partial superfast coverage, L70 is unsuitable for remote work or modern households.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources