NE24 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,078 postcodes across 5 sectors in Northumberland.
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,078
NE24 (Northumberland) is the batch's gigabit champion: 94.1% of 1,078 postcodes have gigabit infrastructure, and 98.9% reach superfast speeds.
Broadband speeds in NE24
Share of NE24 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,078 postcodes in the district.
NE24 dominates this batch on raw infrastructure metrics. Gigabit-capable networks reach 94.1% of postcodes, with 94.5% actually achieving the 300+ Mbps speed tier. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) covers 98.9%, nearly universal. Just 4.4% sit in the 30-300 Mbps middle band, 0.3% fall below 10 Mbps, and zero miss the Universal Service Obligation. This Northumberland outward has received full cable or fibre gigabit investment, making it exceptionally well-connected for a rural area. For anyone relocating to Northumberland, NE24 offers countryside living with city-class broadband odds. The infrastructure is modern and proven. Investment here has been thorough and complete.
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
NE24 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE24 1 | 146 | 99% | TBC | 87% |
| NE24 2 | 176 | 99% | TBC | 97% |
| NE24 3 | 259 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
| NE24 4 | 275 | 97% | TBC | 93% |
| NE24 5 | 222 | 99% | TBC | 97% |
All NE24 1 postcodes (146)
All NE24 2 postcodes (176)
All NE24 3 postcodes (259)
All NE24 4 postcodes (275)
All NE24 5 postcodes (222)
Best deals
Compare broadband deals in NE24
Deals are priced per address. Enter your full postcode to see every package available where you live.
Free comparison. Opens our deals partner in a new tab.
Living in Northumberland
NE24's 94.1% gigabit and 98.9% superfast form the upper bound for North East infrastructure quality. It's a rare rural code with urban-level gigabit density.
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
NE24 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit common in rural NE24?
Yes, extremely. 94.1% of postcodes have gigabit, the highest in this batch and a result of full North Tyneside and Northumberland coverage.
What are my odds of hitting the 300+ Mbps tier?
94.5%, with gigabit networks underpinning nearly the entire outward.
Are there connectivity dead zones in NE24?
No. 0.3% sit below 10 Mbps (negligible), and 98.9% reach superfast, eliminating the slow-postcode problem entirely.
How does NE24 compare to other top North Tyneside codes?
NE24 edges into the highest tier on gigabit (94.1%) and sits at the top of the North East tier alongside NE3 and NE2.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in NE24 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