NE13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 473 postcodes across 4 sectors in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
73%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
473
Gigabit coverage reaches most postcodes in NE13, but connectivity varies sharply within Newcastle upon Tyne. Nearly three-quarters have access to speeds beyond 300 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in NE13
Share of NE13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 473 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability stands at 73.4% across NE13's 473 postcodes. The speed distribution reflects a city split between high-capacity and mid-range infrastructure: 74.2% can access 300 Mbps or faster, yet 20.3% are constrained to 30-300 Mbps, and 2.7% fall below 10 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) reaches 94.5% of premises, well above the UK average of 97%, but the tail of slower connections persists. For households deciding where to settle, this district offers solid odds on premium speeds, though not uniformly across all postcodes. The variance within NE13 means that two addresses a mile apart might have very different connectivity tiers. Renters and buyers should always verify their specific postcode.
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
NE13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE13 6 | 156 | 94% | 0% | 79% |
| NE13 7 | 166 | 98% | 0% | 80% |
| NE13 8 | 47 | 83% | 0% | 39% |
| NE13 9 | 104 | 94% | 0% | 71% |
All NE13 6 postcodes (156)
All NE13 7 postcodes (166)
All NE13 8 postcodes (47)
All NE13 9 postcodes (104)
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Living in Newcastle upon Tyne
A quarter of NE13 postcodes have access to gigabit-capable cable networks. The speed distribution shows this is primarily cable infrastructure rather than full fibre, meaning real-world performance depends on local network load and distance from the node.
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
NE13 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit speeds in NE13?
About 73% of postcodes have gigabit-capable networks available. Actual speeds depend on your ISP's service tier and the distance from your property to the network infrastructure.
What percentage of NE13 has below 10 Mbps?
2.7% of postcodes fall below the Universal Service Obligation threshold. If you're in that group, contact your provider about eligible support schemes.
Is superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) standard here?
Yes, 94.5% of NE13 postcodes meet or exceed the superfast threshold, though speeds vary between 30 Mbps and gigabit.
Why does NE13 have no full fibre availability?
The gigabit capacity here comes from cable networks rather than full fibre. Both can deliver the same headline speeds, though they differ in architecture and upgrade paths.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in NE13 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