NE33 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 727 postcodes across 5 sectors in South Tyneside.
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
727
NE33 (South Tyneside) represents the district's slowest tier: gigabit reaches 76.3% of postcodes, the lowest in South Tyneside, and superfast falls to 91.2%.
Broadband speeds in NE33
Share of NE33 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 727 postcodes in the district.
NE33's 727 postcodes reveal South Tyneside's infrastructure lag. Gigabit reaches 76.3%, visibly lower than peer codes like NE31 or NE32. The speed band widens: 76.3% in the 300+ Mbps tier but 14.9% trapped in the 30-300 Mbps middle, the highest mid-tier share in South Tyneside. Just 0.3% fall below 10 Mbps, and zero miss USO, so the core issue is not slow tails but a substantial mid-tier. Superfast coverage is 91.2%, fractionally below UK norms. NE33 represents South Tyneside's oldest or least-upgraded infrastructure zone, suitable for basic household use but not ideal for multiple simultaneous users or demanding applications. Older copper networks coexist with newer fibre here.
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
NE33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE33 1 | 103 | 59% | TBC | 34% |
| NE33 2 | 151 | 91% | TBC | 75% |
| NE33 3 | 162 | 100% | TBC | 89% |
| NE33 4 | 188 | 98% | TBC | 85% |
| NE33 5 | 123 | 97% | TBC | 83% |
All NE33 1 postcodes (103)
All NE33 2 postcodes (151)
All NE33 3 postcodes (162)
All NE33 4 postcodes (188)
All NE33 5 postcodes (123)
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Living in South Tyneside
NE33's higher mid-tier band and lower gigabit penetration signal older copper or fibre networks without cable gigabit upgrades.
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
NE33 broadband FAQs
Will I get gigabit in NE33?
76.3%, the lowest in South Tyneside. A third of postcodes max out at 30-300 Mbps, so a check is important.
What's the slow-postcode situation?
Only 0.3% below 10 Mbps, so the real constraint is the mid-tier ceiling, not extreme slowness.
Why is NE33 slower than peer South Tyneside codes?
Likely older infrastructure or later fibre and cable deployment. NE31 and NE32 received gigabit upgrades; NE33 remained on earlier-generation networks.
Is NE33 suitable for remote working?
Depends on the postcode. Gigabit sites are fine; mid-tier postcodes (14.9%) are tight for multiple simultaneous users but workable for single home workers.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE33 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