LE9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,249 postcodes across 8 sectors in Hinckley and Bosworth.
Full fibre
76%
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,249
LE9 in Blaby encompasses 1,249 postcodes with excellent broadband penetration. No premises fall below the Universal Service Obligation, and gigabit is available to three in four homes.
Broadband speeds in LE9
Share of LE9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,249 postcodes in the district.
A rare achievement: zero USO shortfall across 1,249 postcodes signals complete fibre or equivalent infrastructure throughout. Full fibre and gigabit availability sit at 76%, with 77.8% achieving 300+ Mbps in real-world speed tests. This tight alignment between gigabit coverage and actual speed performance suggests high take-up rates and consistent deployment quality. Superfast reaches 96.9%, covering all but a handful of postcodes in edge cases. The 19.1% of households in the 30-300 Mbps bracket typically choose intermediate FTTP packages that suit their budget and usage, rather than facing constraint.
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
LE9 splits into 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LE9 1 | 76 | 92% | 79% | 79% |
| LE9 2 | 98 | 98% | 85% | 85% |
| LE9 3 | 77 | 98% | 78% | 78% |
| LE9 4 | 173 | 97% | 87% | 87% |
| LE9 6 | 189 | 95% | 87% | 87% |
| LE9 7 | 274 | 98% | 60% | 60% |
| LE9 8 | 186 | 99% | 71% | 71% |
| LE9 9 | 176 | 97% | 77% | 77% |
All LE9 1 postcodes (76)
All LE9 2 postcodes (98)
All LE9 3 postcodes (77)
All LE9 4 postcodes (173)
All LE9 6 postcodes (189)
All LE9 7 postcodes (274)
All LE9 8 postcodes (186)
All LE9 9 postcodes (176)
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Living in Hinckley and Bosworth
Households relocating here enter a rare comfort zone: universal minimum broadband is guaranteed, and most can access gigabit if they choose. This removes one major risk factor from property decisions.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
98/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
LE9 broadband FAQs
Is every postcode in LE9 above USO minimum?
Yes. 0% fall below the 10 Mbps threshold, a rarity across the UK and a strong indicator of mature infrastructure.
What speeds dominate LE9 adoption?
77.8% experience 300+ Mbps, with 19.1% in the mid-range 30-300 Mbps tier. Few use baseline superfast.
Can I guarantee fibre if I move to LE9?
76% gigabit availability and 96.9% superfast make fibre highly likely. Check your specific address, but surprises are uncommon.
Are there provider choices in this area?
Wide availability of gigabit networks typically means competition, so you should have multiple suppliers offering different packages and prices.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in LE9 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