ME9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 863 postcodes across 4 sectors in Swale.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
51%
Superfast
78%
Postcodes
863
ME9 in Maidstone shows weaker coverage than neighbouring ME5 and ME7, with only 50.7% gigabit availability and 7.5% of postcodes falling below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in ME9
Share of ME9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 863 postcodes in the district.
ME9 reflects a performance cliff within Maidstone. Gigabit-capable infrastructure covers just 50.7%, ultrafast reaches 51.6%, and superfast drops to 78%. More than one in four postcodes (26.4%) occupy the 30-300 Mbps band, and 7.5% fall below 10 Mbps. This notably elevated tail compares poorly to nearby ME5 and ME7. Below-USO breaches occur in 0.9% of postcodes, affecting a small but material number of premises. Alternative wireless technology covers 40.9%, indicating substantive reliance on non-cable services where fixed-line deployment lags. The 863-postcode district presents a mixed connectivity picture. Strong cable access reaches some areas, whilst others face notably slower service.
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
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
41%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ME9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ME9 0 | 162 | 56% | 0% | 33% |
| ME9 7 | 264 | 83% | 0% | 72% |
| ME9 8 | 252 | 82% | 0% | 60% |
| ME9 9 | 185 | 85% | 0% | 24% |
All ME9 0 postcodes (162)
All ME9 7 postcodes (264)
All ME9 8 postcodes (252)
All ME9 9 postcodes (185)
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Living in Swale
Properties in ME9 merit detailed availability checks before commitment, particularly given the 7.5% at sub-10 Mbps and 0.9% below the legal minimum.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
ME9 broadband FAQs
Why is ME9 slower than other Maidstone postcodes?
Gigabit infrastructure reaches only 50.7% here versus 93.5% in ME5, indicating less mature cable deployment in this part of the district.
What proportion falls below 10 Mbps in ME9?
7.5% of postcodes experience sub-10 Mbps speeds, significantly higher than nearby faster codes.
Are any ME9 postcodes below the Universal Service Obligation?
Yes, 0.9% fall short of legal protections. Request an availability check for your specific postcode.
Does wireless technology provide reliable service in ME9?
Wireless covers 40.9% of postcodes and may provide viable alternative access where fixed-line infrastructure is sparse.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources