ME12 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 916 postcodes across 4 sectors in Swale.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
68%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
916
Swale's ME12 comprises 916 postcodes where gigabit penetration is notably lower: 68.3% have gigabit-capable infrastructure. This outward code shows a wider spread toward lower speeds.
Broadband speeds in ME12
Share of ME12 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 916 postcodes in the district.
Swale's ME12 spans 916 postcodes where 68.3% have gigabit infrastructure, markedly lower than neighbouring Swale codes. Speed distribution widens considerably: 70.9% achieve gigabit-class capacity, 23.9% sit in the 30-300 Mbps ultrafast band, and 1.4% fall below superfast minimums. Fixed wireless covers 37.7% of postcodes, deployed where fibre or cable infrastructure proved impractical. This mix suggests ME12 represents semi-rural Swale where infrastructure investment has been selective. The 23.9% on ultrafast and 1.4% on basic broadband reflect material postcode variation: some clusters enjoy modern infrastructure whilst others remain underserved. Households here face real speed differences depending on location.
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
38%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ME12 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME12 1 | 200 | 97% | 0% | 66% |
| ME12 2 | 227 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
| ME12 3 | 306 | 97% | 0% | 88% |
| ME12 4 | 183 | 84% | 0% | 8% |
All ME12 1 postcodes (200)
All ME12 2 postcodes (227)
All ME12 3 postcodes (306)
All ME12 4 postcodes (183)
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Living in Swale
Swale's ME12 is Swale's weakest code. The gap between 68.3% gigabit and other Swale codes reflects geographic or economic factors that deprioritised infrastructure investment.
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
ME12 broadband FAQs
How does ME12 compare to other Swale postcodes?
ME12's 68.3% gigabit reach lags ME10 and ME15. It's Swale's most underserved outward code.
Will I get gigabit in ME12?
68.3% probability. Request a provider check for your postcode.
What will the remaining 31% get?
23.9% access 30-300 Mbps ultrafast, and 1.4% sit below superfast speeds.
Is fixed wireless common in ME12?
Yes. 37.7% of postcodes have access, making it a primary connectivity option alongside cable.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in ME12 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