M34 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,254 postcodes across 5 sectors in Tameside.
Full fibre
96%
Gigabit
96%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,254
M34 spans Tameside with 1,254 postcodes. Gigabit availability is solid at 95.8%, representing one of the better-connected boroughs adjacent to Manchester.
Broadband speeds in M34
Share of M34 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,254 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre and gigabit both sit at 95.8%. Superfast is near-complete at 99.3%. Speed metrics show 96.4% at 300+ Mbps, 2.9% at 30 to 300 Mbps, and no postcodes below 10 Mbps. The close alignment between gigabit (95.8%) and 300+ Mbps (96.4%) suggests most postcodes on fibre are gigabit-capable, with very few sitting on intermediate-speed fibre. M34 is well served for an outer-urban postcode. The 2.9% on superfast-only speeds reflects a modest minority, not a widespread gap across the 1,254 postcodes.
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
M34 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M34 2 | 232 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
| M34 3 | 267 | 99% | 94% | 94% |
| M34 5 | 333 | 99% | 94% | 94% |
| M34 6 | 161 | 99% | 97% | 97% |
| M34 7 | 261 | 100% | 96% | 96% |
All M34 2 postcodes (232)
All M34 3 postcodes (267)
All M34 5 postcodes (333)
All M34 6 postcodes (161)
All M34 7 postcodes (261)
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Living in Tameside
M34 is well-served for an outer-urban postcode. The 2.9% on superfast-only speeds reflects a modest minority, not a widespread gap.
Remote worker score
100/100
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
M34 broadband FAQs
How widespread is gigabit fibre in M34?
95.8% of the 1,254 postcodes support gigabit via full fibre.
Is speed variance noticeable in M34?
Minimal. 96.4% sit at gigabit, and 2.9% at superfast-only. The spread is tight.
Are there postcodes without superfast?
Only 0.7% of M34 fall below superfast (30+ Mbps).
How does M34 compare to central Manchester?
95.8% gigabit is competitive with inner Manchester codes, reflecting Tameside's recent fibre investment.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in M34 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