M38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 311 postcodes across 2 sectors in Salford.
Full fibre
99%
Gigabit
99%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
311
M38 is a compact Salford postcode with 311 addresses. Gigabit-capable networks are exceptionally prevalent at 98.8%, making this one of the densest fibre pockets in the region.
Broadband speeds in M38
Share of M38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 311 postcodes in the district.
98.8% of postcodes sit on gigabit-capable full fibre. Wireless is negligible at 0.4%. Superfast is near-total at 99.8%. Speed metrics show 98.8% at 300+ Mbps, 1% at 30 to 300 Mbps, and no postcodes below 10 Mbps. The remarkable alignment between gigabit, 300+ Mbps, and superfast coverage points to an almost entirely gigabit-saturated postcode across the 311 addresses. M38 is a fibre stronghold. The postcode is ideal for households or businesses where gigabit access is essential. Infrastructure quality is uniformly excellent, with minimal variance between properties.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
M38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M38 0 | 76 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| M38 9 | 235 | 100% | 99% | 99% |
All M38 0 postcodes (76)
All M38 9 postcodes (235)
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Living in Salford
M38 is a fibre stronghold. The postcode is ideal for households or businesses where gigabit access is non-negotiable.
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
M38 broadband FAQs
How dense is gigabit coverage in M38?
98.8% of the 311 postcodes support gigabit via full fibre.
Are alternative technologies used in M38?
Wireless technology covers only 0.4%, making fibre nearly universal.
What speed tier dominates M38?
98.8% sit at gigabit (300+ Mbps), and just 1% at superfast (30 to 300 Mbps).
Is M38 suitable for professional video work?
Yes. 98.8% gigabit availability via full fibre means consistent upload speeds ideal for large file transfers and video conferencing.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in M38 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