Broadband in B78 3DA

Wigginton and Hopwas is home to B78 3DA. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

0% of premises at B78 3DA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. The maximum download speed recorded is 10 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at B78 3DA. 50% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 50% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

Translating the numbers at B78 3DA into daily use gives a clearer picture. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached B78 3DA yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at B78 3DA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

0 crimes were reported near B78 3DA in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at B78 3DA is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.5 micrograms per cubic metre.

Sutton Coldfield station is the closest rail link at 5.6 miles from B78 3DA. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Erdington is the next closest at 8.1 miles. Perry Barr offers another option at 9.4 miles.

Properties around B78 3DA most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Lichfield. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at B78 3DA is available across 99% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for B78 3DA: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for B78 3DA is Lichfield. The immediate area is Wigginton and Hopwas, a distinct community within the wider district. The B78 postcode area contains 641 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across B78 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does B78 3DA compare to its neighbours? B78 3DJ (0.8 miles, Lichfield) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. B78 3DB (0.65 miles, Lichfield) has 85.7% superfast coverage and 85.7% gigabit. B78 3AZ (1.02 miles, Lichfield) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. B78 3DH (0.92 miles, Lichfield) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At B78 3DA, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Wigginton and Hopwas has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for B78 3DA, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Wigginton and Hopwas. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for B78 3DA in Wigginton and Hopwas. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.