NE17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 166 postcodes across 1 sector in Gateshead.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
3%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
166
NE17 (County Durham) is one of the slowest North East postcodes: only 2.6% have gigabit infrastructure, while 88.6% are locked into the 30-300 Mbps tier.
Broadband speeds in NE17
Share of NE17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 166 postcodes in the district.
Infrastructure gaps are stark in NE17. Across 166 postcodes, gigabit availability collapses to 2.6%, and the overwhelming majority (88.6%) live in the 30-300 Mbps speed band. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) reaches 91.2%, so speeds above 30 Mbps are near-universal, but gigabit-class performance is rare. Just 0.8% fall below 10 Mbps. This postcode outward is best suited to light to moderate users; heavy streamers, gamers, or remote workers handling large files will feel the ceiling. The lack of gigabit infrastructure reflects legacy copper or early fibre deployment without cable upgrades. Planning ahead is essential if you work from home with bandwidth-heavy tasks. The investment gradient across County Durham is steep.
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
NE17 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE17 7 | 166 | 91% | 0% | 3% |
All NE17 7 postcodes (166)
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Living in Gateshead
NE17 represents older cable or copper infrastructure with minimal fibre investment. The lack of gigabit options reflects a legacy network tier common in smaller settlements within County Durham.
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
NE17 broadband FAQs
What speeds should I expect in NE17?
Expect 30-300 Mbps for around nine in ten postcodes. Gigabit is exceptionally rare; only 2.6% have it available.
Is NE17 suitable for working from home?
If your work is web-based or involves standard cloud tools, yes. Heavy file uploads, video production, or demanding backups will be slow.
Why is NE17 so much slower than NE15?
The difference reflects investment patterns. NE17 postcodes likely lack cable gigabit upgrades or full fibre rollout that reached other parts of County Durham.
How many homes face very slow speeds?
Only 0.8% sit below 10 Mbps, so near-universal access to superfast is achieved, but the gigabit gap is the real constraint.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE17 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