NE16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 751 postcodes across 4 sectors in Gateshead.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
63%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
751
NE16 in County Durham shows an older infrastructure pattern: gigabit reaches 62.7% of postcodes, yet 30.7% remain in the mid-tier 30-300 Mbps band.
Broadband speeds in NE16
Share of NE16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 751 postcodes in the district.
Giant variations within NE16's 751 postcodes reveal a district caught between generations of network investment. Gigabit-capable infrastructure covers 62.7%, but the speed distribution splits cleanly: 30.7% live in the 30-300 Mbps middle, and 1.5% endure below 10 Mbps. Superfast (30+ Mbps) reaches 93.4%, roughly in line with UK norms. The below-USO tail at 0.2% is minimal, so the real story is the large middle band. For someone commuting to Newcastle or working from home part-time, this district offers serviceable speeds in many postcodes but requires a site check before committing. The gigabit gap is the critical variable. Nearly a third of postcodes have no access to gigabit infrastructure at all.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
NE16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE16 3 | 80 | 97% | 0% | 86% |
| NE16 4 | 194 | 97% | 0% | 84% |
| NE16 5 | 303 | 93% | 0% | 75% |
| NE16 6 | 174 | 89% | 0% | 7% |
All NE16 3 postcodes (80)
All NE16 4 postcodes (194)
All NE16 5 postcodes (303)
All NE16 6 postcodes (174)
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Living in Gateshead
Nearly a third of NE16 postcodes have no access to gigabit infrastructure, meaning monthly speeds are capped below 300 Mbps. This matters for cloud backups, 4K streaming, or future-proofing.
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
NE16 broadband FAQs
Will I get gigabit in NE16?
About 62.7% of postcodes can access gigabit. Request a check on your postcode before committing; a third of the district maxes out below 300 Mbps.
How many postcodes face slow connections?
1.5% fall below 10 Mbps, and another 0.2% sit at the universal service threshold, leaving around 98.3% with serviceable speeds.
Is NE16 better than County Durham average?
That depends on which part of County Durham you're comparing to. NE16 is split between gigabit and mid-tier coverage; sites within NE17 or NE18 may fare worse.
What does the mid-tier majority mean?
30.7% of NE16 postcodes can sustain 30-300 Mbps indefinitely, which suits streaming, video calls, and casual gaming but not heavy uploading or multiple users.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in NE16 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