LA22 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 389 postcodes across 2 sectors in Westmorland and Furness.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
27%
Superfast
81%
Postcodes
389
LA22 serves 389 postcodes in Westmorland and Furness with weak gigabit availability and a sizeable slow-speed population. This postcode reflects incomplete rural network rollout.
Broadband speeds in LA22
Share of LA22 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 389 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit networks reach only 26.7% of LA22, among the lowest penetration in this batch. Superfast covers 81.2%, below UK averages and regional norms. Speed distribution is heavily skewed downward: 26.7% gigabit, 54.5% in the 30-300 Mbps bracket (nearly double the slow-speed share seen in well-connected areas), and 7.8% below 10 Mbps. Below-USO shortfalls affect 5% of postcodes. Alternative technologies provide marginal supplementation at 6.7%. This postcode represents a rural valley with fragmented broadband investment. Most households sit in the moderate-speed tier, making streaming and video conferencing unreliable without careful verification.
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
5%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
7%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LA22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA22 0 | 175 | 81% | 0% | 38% |
| LA22 9 | 214 | 81% | 0% | 17% |
All LA22 0 postcodes (175)
All LA22 9 postcodes (214)
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Living in Westmorland and Furness
House price data is unavailable. LA22 is high-risk for streaming and video conferencing households, and pre-move verification is essential.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
LA22 broadband FAQs
What is the typical speed in LA22?
Gigabit reaches only 26.7%, while 54.5% of postcodes sit in the 30-300 Mbps bracket.
How many postcodes in LA22 face slow broadband?
7.8% drop below 10 Mbps, and another 5% miss USO standards, so check your specific address.
Can I rely on alternative technology in LA22?
Alternative technologies cover only 6.7%, playing a minor supplemental role.
Should I consider moving to LA22 for remote work?
Not without securing a gigabit postcode, as 54.5% of addresses face moderate speed constraints.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in LA22 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