NE31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 494 postcodes across 2 sectors in South Tyneside.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
494
NE31 (South Tyneside) delivers strong gigabit: 89.1% of 494 postcodes have the infrastructure, with superfast at 96.5%.
Broadband speeds in NE31
Share of NE31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 494 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit networks reach 89.1% of NE31's 494 postcodes in South Tyneside, with 89.1% achieving the 300+ Mbps tier. Superfast broadband (30+ Mbps) covers 96.5%, above UK norms. The speed profile is clean: 7.4% in the 30-300 Mbps middle, just 2.6% below 10 Mbps, and zero below USO. NE31 is among South Tyneside's top-tier codes for gigabit penetration. The 2.6% below-10 Mbps postcodes are a small minority, suggesting pockets of underinvested infrastructure alongside thorough gigabit rollout. Overall, NE31 offers solid odds for premium speeds with minimal connectivity risk. Most households will find modern infrastructure available. Legacy copper affects only isolated postcodes.
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
NE31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE31 1 | 242 | 97% | TBC | 84% |
| NE31 2 | 252 | 97% | TBC | 94% |
All NE31 1 postcodes (242)
All NE31 2 postcodes (252)
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Living in South Tyneside
NE31's 89.1% gigabit makes it one of South Tyneside's strongest outwards, with only negligible slow-postcode coverage.
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
NE31 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit common in NE31?
Yes. 89.1% have gigabit infrastructure, well above the UK average and leading South Tyneside codes.
What about the 2.6% below 10 Mbps?
A small minority, likely concentrated in one or two postcodes. Request a check if you're in a remote location within NE31.
How does NE31 compare to other South Tyneside codes?
NE31 (89.1% gigabit) leads this district and ranks in the top tier for South Tyneside investment.
Is NE31 remote-work friendly?
Yes. 96.5% superfast and 89.1% gigabit support heavy home-office demands across most postcodes.
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