LA14 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,149 postcodes across 6 sectors in Westmorland and Furness.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,149
LA14 is the largest postcode in this batch at 1,149 postcodes, serving Westmorland and Furness with near-universal superfast coverage and strong gigabit reach. Alternative technologies supplement wired infrastructure for a meaningful minority.
Broadband speeds in LA14
Share of LA14 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,149 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband covers 98.3% across LA14, among the completest superfast rollouts in this cluster. Gigabit reaches 89.6%, reflecting reliable network investment across this large postcode. The speed distribution shows 89.6% with gigabit capacity and just 8.8% on 30-300 Mbps connections. Alternative technologies reach 17.7% of postcodes, a significant secondary network that helps cover remote pockets where wired infrastructure is limited. Only 0.1% of postcodes fall below USO thresholds, and 0.7% experience speeds below 10 Mbps. The combination of wired gigabit ubiquity with alternative technology backstopping creates a resilient dual-network area. Most households can access high-speed connectivity through one mechanism or the other.
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
18%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LA14 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA14 1 | 196 | 99% | 0% | 82% |
| LA14 2 | 218 | 98% | 0% | 89% |
| LA14 3 | 270 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| LA14 4 | 209 | 95% | 0% | 83% |
| LA14 5 | 255 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| LA14 9 | 1 | 100% | 0% | 0% |
All LA14 1 postcodes (196)
All LA14 2 postcodes (218)
All LA14 3 postcodes (270)
All LA14 4 postcodes (209)
All LA14 5 postcodes (255)
All LA14 9 postcodes (1)
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Living in Westmorland and Furness
No house price data is recorded. The connectivity profile combines wired gigabit ubiquity with alternative technology backstopping, creating a resilient dual-network area.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
LA14 broadband FAQs
How extensive is alternative technology deployment in LA14?
Alternative technologies reach 17.7% of postcodes, providing backup connectivity in pockets where wired infrastructure is limited.
Is LA14 reliably connected for remote work?
Yes. Gigabit coverage sits at 89.6%, and superfast reaches 98.3%, ensuring high-speed access nearly everywhere.
What speed can I expect if I'm not in a gigabit zone?
The 8.8% of postcodes outside gigabit coverage still have superfast broadband, which supports most household needs.
Are there any postcodes in LA14 with poor broadband?
Only 0.7% fall below 10 Mbps, a vanishingly small tail in this large postcode region.
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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