ME11 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 104 postcodes across 1 sector in Swale.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
104
Swale's ME11 is a small postcode of 104 addresses where 83.9% have gigabit capacity. Fixed wireless is remarkably prevalent at 74.1%, dominating the technology area.
Broadband speeds in ME11
Share of ME11 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 104 postcodes in the district.
ME11 is dominated by wireless technology. 74.1% of the 104 postcodes have wireless access, complementing 83.9% overall gigabit reach. Speed distribution shows: 84.4% at gigabit capacity, 10.9% at 30-300 Mbps, 4.3% below superfast. Wireless acts asthe main gigabit source here, while some premises remain on older technology. The 4.3% below superfast is significant in this dataset, showing incomplete infrastructure coverage. This deployment pattern is atypical for UK postcodes, where wireless usually acts asbackup to fibre. ME11's reliance on wireless reflects its semi-rural character and small size, where trenching for fibre was likely uneconomic. Residents here enjoy gigabit speeds when signal conditions are good, but weather sensitivity and line-of-sight issues may affect real-world performance.
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
74%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ME11 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME11 5 | 104 | 95% | 0% | 84% |
All ME11 5 postcodes (104)
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Living in Swale
ME11's heavy fixed wireless reliance makes it atypical. Most UK postcodes deploy fixed wireless as a backup; ME11 has reversed that logic, with fixed wireless as the primary gigabit strategy.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
ME11 broadband FAQs
Why is fixed wireless so dominant in ME11?
74.1% of postcodes rely on fixed wireless, likely because ME11 is small and semi-rural, making fibre trenching uneconomic.
Is fixed wireless gigabit reliable?
Yes, when signal conditions are optimal. It's typically as fast as fibre and cable, though weather and line-of-sight can affect consistency.
What about the 16% without gigabit?
10.9% access ultrafast speeds (30-300 Mbps), and 4.3% sit on basic broadband below the superfast threshold.
Should I be concerned about ME11's infrastructure?
4.3% below superfast is notable. Request a specific availability check before assuming gigabit or even ultrafast speeds.
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Every postcode in ME11 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