NE23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,044 postcodes across 6 sectors in Northumberland.
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,044
NE23 (North Tyneside) spans 1,044 postcodes with strong gigabit presence: 85.5% have the infrastructure available. Superfast reaches 98.1%, nearly universal.
Broadband speeds in NE23
Share of NE23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,044 postcodes in the district.
Across North Tyneside's largest outward, gigabit infrastructure penetrates 85.5% of postcodes. The speed profile skews toward premium: 86.7% sit in the 300+ Mbps tier, 11.4% in the middle 30-300 Mbps band, and just 0.4% below 10 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) covers 98.1%, surpassing UK norms. Below-USO postcodes are virtually absent. NE23's size and strength make it representative of North Tyneside's urban and suburban core, where cable gigabit and fibre infrastructure have consolidated. For households, the odds heavily favour reliable, high-speed connectivity. The scale of this outward means variation averages out to consistent quality. Modern infrastructure dominates.
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
NE23 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE23 1 | 151 | 97% | TBC | 82% |
| NE23 2 | 103 | 99% | TBC | 95% |
| NE23 3 | 119 | 99% | TBC | 92% |
| NE23 6 | 283 | 100% | TBC | 84% |
| NE23 7 | 263 | 97% | TBC | 81% |
| NE23 8 | 125 | 97% | TBC | 89% |
All NE23 1 postcodes (151)
All NE23 2 postcodes (103)
All NE23 3 postcodes (119)
All NE23 6 postcodes (283)
All NE23 7 postcodes (263)
All NE23 8 postcodes (125)
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Living in Northumberland
NE23's scale and consistency reflect a mature, well-invested network tier. Gigabit is expected, not exceptional, across a dense postcode base.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
NE23 broadband FAQs
What's my gigabit likelihood in NE23?
85.5% of postcodes have gigabit available, making it a strong bet across North Tyneside's biggest outward.
How much of NE23 reaches superfast standards?
98.1% of postcodes hit 30+ Mbps, one of the highest rates in the North East batch.
Are there slow postcodes in NE23?
Very few. Only 0.4% fall below 10 Mbps, and zero miss the Universal Service Obligation.
Why is NE23 gigabit coverage consistent?
Averages across 1,044 postcodes smooth out local variation. Some North Tyneside sites have gigabit, others rely on mid-tier copper or fibre; NE23's breadth captures both at equilibrium.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE23 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