NE28 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,018 postcodes across 5 sectors in North Tyneside.
Gigabit
92%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,018
NE28 (North Tyneside) shows consistent high-speed infrastructure: 92.2% gigabit across 1,018 postcodes, with 98.3% reaching superfast.
Broadband speeds in NE28
Share of NE28 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,018 postcodes in the district.
NE28 delivers consistency across scale. Gigabit infrastructure reaches 92.2% of postcodes, with 92.2% achieving the 300+ Mbps tier. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) covers 98.3%. Speed distribution is tight: 6.1% in the 30-300 Mbps middle, 0.7% below 10 Mbps, and zero below USO. At 1,018 postcodes, NE28 is North Tyneside's second-largest outward and demonstrates that scale and premium connectivity coexist here. The tight speed profile and minimal slow-postcode tail make it one of the batch's most predictable areas. Modern infrastructure has been deployed across the entire district. Premium speeds are the baseline expectation.
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
NE28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE28 0 | 157 | 99% | TBC | 95% |
| NE28 6 | 157 | 97% | TBC | 85% |
| NE28 7 | 200 | 99% | TBC | 96% |
| NE28 8 | 203 | 98% | TBC | 90% |
| NE28 9 | 301 | 99% | TBC | 94% |
All NE28 0 postcodes (157)
All NE28 6 postcodes (157)
All NE28 7 postcodes (200)
All NE28 8 postcodes (203)
All NE28 9 postcodes (301)
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Living in North Tyneside
NE28's volume and homogeneous speed distribution suggest a fully upgraded urban and suburban corridor with consistent gigabit or fibre deployment.
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
NE28 broadband FAQs
Will gigabit be standard in NE28?
Yes, for 92.2% of postcodes. The other 6.1% hit 30-300 Mbps, still well above the slow-connection problem.
Does NE28 scale well?
Excellently. Despite covering 1,018 postcodes, gigabit and superfast remain the norm, not exceptions.
How many NE28 postcodes sit below 10 Mbps?
0.7%, which is negligible and likely concentrated in one or two outlier locations.
Is NE28 among North Tyneside's elite codes?
Yes, on both gigabit (92.2%) and superfast (98.3%), placing it at the top tier for the borough.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources