Broadband in DE74 2UZ

DE74 2UZ sits in Long Whatton and Diseworth, part of North West Leicestershire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at DE74 2UZ stands at 66.7%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 66.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 66.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

The speed distribution at DE74 2UZ tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 33.3% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 66.7% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at DE74 2UZ maps against common household needs.

FWA broadband has not reached DE74 2UZ yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at DE74 2UZ 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 66.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

0 crimes were reported near DE74 2UZ 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 DE74 2UZ is rated Medium. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at DE74 2UZ is available across 95% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for DE74 2UZ: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

DE74 2UZ falls within the North West Leicestershire local authority area. The immediate area is Long Whatton and Diseworth, a distinct community within the wider district. The DE74 postcode area contains 325 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across DE74 ranges from 0% to 100%. DE74 2UZ is below the area average of 92%.

How does DE74 2UZ compare to its neighbours? DE74 2BU (0.01 miles, long-whatton-and-diseworth) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. DE74 2UZ has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At DE74 2UZ, 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.

Life in Long Whatton and Diseworth depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

What does all of this mean for someone considering DE74 2UZ? North West Leicestershire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Long Whatton and Diseworth has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

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.

Numbers tell part of the story for DE74 2UZ. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

DE74 2UZ in Long Whatton and Diseworth: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.