M45 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 615 postcodes across 3 sectors in Bury.
Full fibre
97%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
615
Bury's M45 postcode covers 615 addresses where 97.1% have access to gigabit-capable full fibre networks. Fixed wireless access is also present across 30.8% of the code, complementing fibre infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in M45
Share of M45 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 615 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre deployment has reached 97.1% of M45, unlocking gigabit speeds for nearly all households. Notably, fixed wireless technology covers 30.8% of postcodes, likely deployed to serve premises where trenching fibre proved impractical. These dual-network options mean households have genuine choice: fixed wireless offers 30+ Mbps with no installation wait, whilst fibre promises gigabit-class speeds with marginally longer lead times. The 1.9% of postcodes in the 30-300 band reflect addresses where fixed wireless may be the faster option to availability. All postcodes exceed superfast minimums.
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
31%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
M45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M45 6 | 132 | 99% | 98% | 98% |
| M45 7 | 262 | 99% | 96% | 96% |
| M45 8 | 221 | 99% | 98% | 98% |
All M45 6 postcodes (132)
All M45 7 postcodes (262)
All M45 8 postcodes (221)
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Living in Bury
The coexistence of fibre and fixed wireless in M45 provides unusual flexibility. Households might choose fixed wireless for immediate availability or fibre for raw speed, depending on their priorities and tolerance for installation delays.
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
M45 broadband FAQs
What's unique about fixed wireless in M45?
30.8% of postcodes have fixed wireless access, often serving areas where fibre infrastructure hasn't deployed. It provides a rapid alternative to fibre's delivery timeline.
Will I get full fibre in M45?
97.1% of postcodes have fibre available. The 2.9% without fibre typically have fixed wireless as an alternative gigabit path.
Should I wait for fibre or go fixed wireless?
If both are available, fibre is usually more stable and faster. Fixed wireless suits those prioritising immediate gigabit access over a few extra milliseconds of latency.
Are all M45 postcodes covered by gigabit technology?
97.1% access full fibre gigabit capability. The remaining 2.9% almost certainly have fixed wireless gigabit as their equivalent option.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in M45 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