NE19 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 208 postcodes across 2 sectors in Northumberland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
67%
Superfast
78%
Postcodes
208
NE19 spans Northumberland with uneven connectivity: 66.6% have gigabit infrastructure, yet 10.7% fall below 10 Mbps and 5.2% miss the Universal Service Obligation threshold.
Broadband speeds in NE19
Share of NE19 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 208 postcodes in the district.
NE19's 208 postcodes reveal Northumberland's investment patchiness. Two-thirds (66.6%) access gigabit-capable networks, pushing 66.6% into the 300+ Mbps tier. However, 11.8% are trapped in the 30-300 Mbps middle, and critically, 10.7% sink below 10 Mbps. The 5.2% below USO is higher than most North East codes and signals postcodes still awaiting rollout. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) reaches 78.3%, notably lower than northern peers. This outward includes both well-served and underserved premises; postcodes matter significantly. Rural villages and estates await investment while other parts integrate cable or fibre upgrades. The investment market is transitional, with modern and legacy networks coexisting.
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
5%
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
NE19 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE19 1 | 103 | 81% | 0% | 75% |
| NE19 2 | 105 | 76% | 0% | 58% |
All NE19 1 postcodes (103)
All NE19 2 postcodes (105)
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Living in Northumberland
The spread between gigabit and below-10 Mbps postcodes marks NE19 as a district in transition. Rural villages and estates await investment while other parts integrate cable or fibre upgrades.
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
NE19 broadband FAQs
What's the connectivity outlook for NE19?
Two-thirds have gigabit, but one in ten fall below 10 Mbps, and 5.2% still fall short of the Universal Service Obligation target of 10 Mbps.
Why is superfast coverage only 78.3% here?
The rural mix: smaller settlements without full fibre or cable gigabit are dragging the average down compared to urban North East codes.
Can I request help if my NE19 postcode is slow?
If you're below 10 Mbps and your provider won't upgrade, contact Ofcom about the Universal Service Obligation scheme for eligible support.
How does NE19 fare versus other Northumberland areas?
At 66.6% gigabit, NE19 reflects a middle tier of rural Northumberland investment, bridging between slower and better-connected rural areas.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE19 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