NE9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 822 postcodes across 3 sectors in Gateshead.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
822
NE9 is Gateshead's most connected postcode area. Nearly 9 in 10 premises can access gigabit broadband.
Broadband speeds in NE9
Share of NE9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 822 postcodes in the district.
Ultrafast coverage spans 89.1% of 822 postcodes in NE9, with gigabit available to 88.9%. The speed mix is tightly concentrated: 89.1% exceed 300 Mbps, 9.2% sit in the 30-300 band, and only 0.7% fall below that. This postcodes-to-speed correlation suggests NE9 is a contiguous built-up area where infrastructure rollout has been thorough and consistent. A small tail of slower premises exists, but it is statistically rare. The gigabit penetration across 822 postcodes shows that investment has been both deep and broad. Gateshead's primary postcode area offers suburban broadband comparable to most urban locations. Households can expect high-speed connectivity as the baseline rather than the exception.
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
NE9 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE9 5 | 249 | 98% | TBC | 88% |
| NE9 6 | 295 | 100% | TBC | 92% |
| NE9 7 | 278 | 97% | TBC | 87% |
All NE9 5 postcodes (249)
All NE9 6 postcodes (295)
All NE9 7 postcodes (278)
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Living in Gateshead
Gateshead's primary postcode area, NE9 offers suburban broadband at levels comparable to major urban hubs. The 0.7% of premises with slower speeds are outliers in a well-served district.
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
NE9 broadband FAQs
Can I rely on gigabit in NE9?
88.9% of postcodes support it. Check your specific address; the 11% without gigabit mostly get ultrafast speeds (30-300 Mbps), not slow connections.
What download speeds are typical?
89.1% of postcodes exceed 300 Mbps. Most households will experience gigabit-class or high ultrafast broadband consistently.
Are there any slow postcodes in NE9?
Just 0.7% fall below 10 Mbps. This is negligible. Nearly all addresses get superfast or gigabit speeds.
Is NE9 a good area to move to for remote work?
Yes. With 89.1% ultrafast and 88.9% gigabit availability, NE9 is one of the most reliable areas in Gateshead.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE9 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