NE21 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 535 postcodes across 3 sectors in Gateshead.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
83%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
535
NE21 (Gateshead) shows strong gigabit penetration at 83.4%, with superfast reaching 92% across 535 postcodes. Connectivity is reliably high.
Broadband speeds in NE21
Share of NE21 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 535 postcodes in the district.
NE21 occupies the upper-mid tier for Gateshead. Gigabit-capable infrastructure reaches 83.4%, with 84.3% of postcodes actually in the 300+ Mbps speed tier. The distribution is clean: 7.7% sit in the 30-300 Mbps tier, and only 3% fall below 10 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) reaches 92% across 535 postcodes. Below-USO coverage is negligible at 0.1%. For households planning a move to Gateshead, NE21 offers reliable gigabit odds and virtually eliminates extreme slow connections, though not quite matching the top-tier density of NE15. The infrastructure is modern across most of the district. Gigabit is common enough to expect in the majority of postcodes. Pockets of older infrastructure exist but are rare.
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
NE21 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE21 4 | 168 | 90% | 0% | 80% |
| NE21 5 | 182 | 95% | 0% | 79% |
| NE21 6 | 185 | 91% | 0% | 91% |
All NE21 4 postcodes (168)
All NE21 5 postcodes (182)
All NE21 6 postcodes (185)
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Living in Gateshead
NE21 represents Gateshead's solid middle ground: gigabit is common but not universal, and slower postcodes are rare edge cases.
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
NE21 broadband FAQs
Will I get gigabit in NE21?
83.4% of postcodes have gigabit available. It's the standard expectation, though a few sites may max out below gigabit.
How bad is the below-10 Mbps problem here?
Only 3% of postcodes sit below 10 Mbps, making it a minor edge case rather than a widespread concern.
Is NE21 among Gateshead's top codes?
NE21 ranks in the upper tier for Gateshead with solid gigabit penetration and minimal below-10 Mbps coverage.
Is NE21 remote-work friendly?
Yes. 92% superfast and 83.4% gigabit make it well-suited to home-based work.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE21 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