M29 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 556 postcodes across 2 sectors in Wigan.
Full fibre
92%
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
556
M29 is a smaller Salford postcode with 556 addresses. Broadband coverage here is solid but not exceptional, with gigabit reaching 91.9% and 0.5% of postcodes falling below the universal service obligation.
Broadband speeds in M29
Share of M29 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 556 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit-capable networks reach 91.9% of postcodes. Full fibre matches that figure. Superfast sits at 96.1%, indicating a 4.2% gap to gigabit that is larger than in surrounding postcodes. Speed distribution shows 91.9% at 300+ Mbps, 4.2% at 30 to 300 Mbps, and critically, 0.5% below 10 Mbps (below the universal service obligation). This represents a handful of postcodes lacking even baseline broadband, a rarity in urban Salford. M29 has some under-provisioned properties. While most households enjoy gigabit access, a small fraction falls outside mandatory coverage. These are edge cases worth checking before committing to a property.
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
<1%
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
M29 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M29 7 | 285 | 93% | 89% | 89% |
| M29 8 | 271 | 100% | 95% | 95% |
All M29 7 postcodes (285)
All M29 8 postcodes (271)
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Living in Wigan
M29 has some under-provisioned properties. While most households enjoy gigabit access, a small fraction (notably 0.5%) falls outside mandatory coverage. These are edge cases worth checking before committing to a property.
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
M29 broadband FAQs
How many M29 postcodes fall below the universal service obligation?
0.5% of the 556 postcodes sit below 10 Mbps, a shortfall worth investigating before moving.
What's the gigabit coverage story in M29?
91.9% of postcodes have gigabit-capable fibre. The remaining 8.1% sit on slower networks.
Is there a notable speed tier within M29?
Yes. 4.2% of postcodes sit at 30 to 300 Mbps, larger than in nearby codes, suggesting patchy fibre rollout.
Should I check my specific M29 address before signing a lease?
Definitely. The 0.5% below-USO tail and 4.2% ultrafast-only segment mean postcode-level variation is higher than in surrounding Salford areas.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in M29 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