LS26 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 778 postcodes across 3 sectors in Leeds.
Full fibre
92%
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
778
LS26 is one of Leeds' best-connected districts, with over 92% of its 778 postcodes supporting gigabit speeds. No postcodes fall below superfast thresholds.
Broadband speeds in LS26
Share of LS26 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 778 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre reaches 91.9% of postcodes, and gigabit coverage matches that at 91.9%. Superfast is near-universal at 96.3%, and the speed tail is minimal: only 0.4% below superfast, zero below USO. In terms of real-world throughput, 92% of postcodes can access 300+ Mbps or higher, compared to just 4.3% sitting in the 30-300 band. Wireless backup is present in one in five postcodes, serving primarily as redundancy. The concentration of gigabit-capable infrastructure makes LS26 one of the district's fastest networks, with strong fibre deployment evident throughout.
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
20%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
LS26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS26 0 | 310 | 99% | 97% | 97% |
| LS26 8 | 334 | 96% | 90% | 90% |
| LS26 9 | 134 | 89% | 84% | 84% |
All LS26 0 postcodes (310)
All LS26 8 postcodes (334)
All LS26 9 postcodes (134)
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Living in Leeds
With 92% gigabit and zero below-USO postcodes, LS26 offers exceptionally reliable connectivity for any household type. Wireless backup plays only a minor role at 20%, suggesting fibre/cable deployment is detailed. This profile suits high-bandwidth users, though average house prices here are unavailable.
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
LS26 broadband FAQs
Which Leeds codes exceed LS26 on gigabit coverage?
Inner-city Leeds postcodes generally show higher gigabit penetration. LS26 ranks in the upper tier, with 91.9% representing strong fibre deployment.
Why is wireless backup only 20.2% in LS26 despite strong fibre?
High fibre penetration reduces the business case for wireless backhaul. Operators deploy wireless where fibre is sparse; LS26's dense fibre network makes it less necessary.
Can I reliably work from home across LS26?
Broadly yes. With 96.3% superfast and 91.9% gigabit, the vast majority of postcodes offer stable broadband. Check your specific postcode to rule out the 0.4% below superfast.
Does LS26 have any connectivity weak spots?
Minimal. Zero postcodes fall below USO, and only 4.3% access only 30-300 Mbps. The district's main challenge is the small wireless-backup footprint at 20%, which offers limited redundancy if primary links fail.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in LS26 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