M44 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 473 postcodes across 2 sectors in Salford.
Full fibre
94%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
473
M44 spans Salford's 473 postcodes with widespread gigabit access. Full fibre reaches 94.4%, providing gigabit for most homes and businesses.
Broadband speeds in M44
Share of M44 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 473 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre covers 94.4% of M44's 473 postcodes, providing gigabit access across most of the area. Speed distribution is uniform: 94.4% at gigabit capacity, 1.3% at 30-300 Mbps ultrafast, all postcodes at or above superfast. No address falls below the universal service obligation. Infrastructure investment here has been substantial, so households can count on gigabit being available and focus on choosing providers. The remaining 5.6% without full fibre likely use cable networks that offer cable gigabit where fibre trenching wasn't practical or came later.
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
M44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M44 5 | 208 | 92% | 89% | 89% |
| M44 6 | 265 | 99% | 99% | 99% |
All M44 5 postcodes (208)
All M44 6 postcodes (265)
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Living in Salford
The scarcity of below-superfast addresses means nearly every household in M44 has access to modern broadband infrastructure. The outward code represents strong digital connectivity across Salford, reducing postcodes as a moving consideration.
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
M44 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit broadband in M44?
94.4% of postcodes support gigabit speeds. Check with your provider for your specific address.
Are there any connectivity gaps in M44?
No. Every postcode meets superfast speeds or better.
What's the speed situation for the 5.6% of postcodes without gigabit?
They access the 30-300 Mbps ultrafast band, often from cable networks. This is still high-speed broadband.
How is Salford's M44 positioned compared to central Manchester codes?
M44's 94.4% gigabit coverage matches or slightly exceeds outer Manchester codes, reflecting Salford's prioritisation in recent fibre deployment.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in M44 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