LA23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 487 postcodes across 3 sectors in Westmorland and Furness.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
73%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
487
LA23 covers 487 postcodes in Westmorland and Furness with strong gigabit penetration and near-universal superfast coverage. This area represents successful network infrastructure investment.
Broadband speeds in LA23
Share of LA23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 487 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit networks have reached 73.3% of LA23, a solid mid-to-high figure for this postcode region. Superfast broadband covers 96.1%, among the best rates in the LA batch. Speed distribution is tightly clustered at the top: 73.3% gigabit, 22.7% in the 30-300 Mbps range, and just 0.9% below 10 Mbps. Alternative technologies provide marginal coverage at 3.6%, and below-USO shortfalls are negligible at 0.2%. This postcode demonstrates the benefit of concentrated fibre or cable rollout. Most households can expect reliable high-speed access suitable for streaming, gaming, and remote work. The small below-10Mbps tail indicates generally successful network deployment.
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
4%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LA23 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA23 1 | 172 | 94% | 0% | 70% |
| LA23 2 | 146 | 100% | 0% | 91% |
| LA23 3 | 169 | 95% | 0% | 62% |
All LA23 1 postcodes (172)
All LA23 2 postcodes (146)
All LA23 3 postcodes (169)
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Living in Westmorland and Furness
House price data is absent. The speed profile supports all common household uses with minimal connectivity risk.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
LA23 broadband FAQs
How does LA23 rank among other postcodes in this region?
At 73.3% gigabit and 96.1% superfast, LA23 ranks above LA2, LA6, and LA22, reflecting stronger network investment.
Will I be able to get fast broadband in LA23?
Yes. Gigabit reaches 73.3%, and superfast covers 96.1%, making high-speed access nearly standard.
Are there any slow postcodes in LA23?
Only 0.9% fall below 10 Mbps, a vanishingly small cohort.
Is LA23 suitable for household streaming and remote work?
Yes. The speed profile supports multiple simultaneous high-bandwidth uses across nearly all postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in LA23 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