LE14 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 660 postcodes across 3 sectors in Melton.
Full fibre
46%
Gigabit
46%
Superfast
81%
Postcodes
660
LE14 spans 660 postcodes in Charnwood. Full fibre reaches only 46.2%, the lowest rate in this Leicester batch, yet 81.3% have superfast access. Fixed wireless serves 3.3% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in LE14
Share of LE14 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 660 postcodes in the district.
LE14 shows the steepest fibre gradient within Charnwood's outward codes: 46.2% full fibre, less than half LE12's rate. Superfast reaches 81.3%, still solid but notably lower than inner-Charnwood codes. The speed split reveals 46.2% at gigabit, 35.1% in the 30-300 Mbps superfast band, leaving 18.7% below superfast tiers. Wireless technology serves 3.3%, supplementing cable and older fibre infrastructure. Three-point-six percent fall short of the Universal Service Obligation (below 10 Mbps). This distribution positions LE14 at Charnwood's outer fringe, where fibre deployment is incomplete and sequenced later than denser central zones. The 3.6% below-10-Mbps share is the highest in Leicester.
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
4%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LE14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE14 2 | 216 | 79% | 53% | 53% |
| LE14 3 | 225 | 88% | 41% | 41% |
| LE14 4 | 219 | 78% | 46% | 46% |
All LE14 2 postcodes (216)
All LE14 3 postcodes (225)
All LE14 4 postcodes (219)
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Living in Melton
LE14 postcodes experience more variable speeds than central Leicester. Fibre gigabit is scarce; most rely on superfast 30 Mbps. Below-10-Mbps postcodes, though small in share, represent genuine underserved pockets requiring upgrade schemes.
Crime per month
0
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
89/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
LE14 broadband FAQs
Why is LE14 worse served than other Charnwood codes?
46.2% full fibre suggests LE14 is Charnwood's outer fringe where fibre deployment is incomplete or planned for later phases. Density may be lower, making infrastructure investment less immediate.
What speeds are typical in LE14?
46.2% of postcodes have gigabit; 35.1% have superfast 30-300 Mbps. Together these cover 81.3%, leaving 18.7% with lower tiers or poor service.
How many LE14 postcodes fall below 10 Mbps?
3.6% of postcodes report below-10-Mbps speeds, breaching the USO minimum. These postcodes are candidates for government subsidy or local authority intervention.
Does LE14 use fixed wireless?
Fixed wireless serves 3.3% of postcodes, providing backup infrastructure where fibre and cable are sparse. This technology is more prominent in LE14 than in central Leicester codes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in LE14 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