N16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,081 postcodes across 6 sectors in Hackney.
Full fibre
95%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
1,081
N16 is Hackney's broadband flagship, with 95% full fibre and 95.5% of postcodes exceeding 300 Mbps. Exceptionally few slow postcodes make this one of London's most uniformly connected areas.
Broadband speeds in N16
Share of N16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,081 postcodes in the district.
This postcode is nearly homogeneous for speed: 95% have full fibre, 95.5% access 300+ Mbps, and fewer than half a percent record speeds below 10 Mbps. The gigabit rollout is essentially complete across the 1,081 postcodes. Cable plays almost no role; fibre dominates uniformly. Speed tier distribution is remarkably flat: 95.5% sit in the 300+ Mbps band, and only 4.1% access 30-300 Mbps, with no slow-speed tail. In practical terms, every household in N16 can expect modern, reliable broadband. Network variation is minimal because single-operator fibre saturation is nearly total.
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
N16 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N16 0 | 163 | 99% | 96% | 96% |
| N16 5 | 226 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| N16 6 | 194 | 100% | 91% | 91% |
| N16 7 | 178 | 99% | 97% | 97% |
| N16 8 | 204 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| N16 9 | 116 | 99% | 97% | 97% |
All N16 0 postcodes (163)
All N16 5 postcodes (226)
All N16 6 postcodes (194)
All N16 7 postcodes (178)
All N16 8 postcodes (204)
All N16 9 postcodes (116)
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Living in Hackney
Connectivity ceases to be a property-hunting criterion. Residents choose between suppliers on customer service, not availability. This stability makes the area attractive for households dependent on video conferencing or media work.
Crime per month
2
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
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
N16 broadband FAQs
Can I rely on getting gigabit speeds in N16?
95.5% of postcodes are capable of 300+ Mbps. Full fibre (95%) means most suppliers offer symmetric, high-uptime plans.
What's the slowest speed postcodes you'll find in N16?
Fewer than 1% fall outside the gigabit range. This is exceptionally rare and may reflect new property or data lag.
Is fibre the only network type in N16?
Yes, essentially. Full fibre penetration (95%) means cable or wireless alternatives are marginal.
Is N16 suitable for media production or streaming businesses?
Yes. 95.5% gigabit availability and minimal speed variation make this area ideal for bandwidth-intensive professional work.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in N16 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