NE98 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 3 postcodes across 1 sector in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Gigabit
100%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
3
NE98 is a tiny Newcastle postcode covering just 3 addresses. All enjoy gigabit and ultrafast connectivity.
Broadband speeds in NE98
Share of NE98 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 3 postcodes in the district.
All 3 postcodes in NE98 support both gigabit and ultrafast speeds. Every address reaches 300 Mbps or more. This is a commercial or institutional pocket within Newcastle, likely city-centre offices, where universal gigabit availability is simply the baseline expectation for operations. Because NE98 covers only 3 addresses, it represents clustering around a specific location rather than a meaningful geographic neighborhood. The speed profile reflects the specific use of these addresses rather than patterns across Newcastle broadly. Data this small is driven by local infrastructure density rather than representative of residential patterns.
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
NE98 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE98 1 | 3 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
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Living in Newcastle upon Tyne
This postcode is too small to represent a typical neighborhood. It reflects specific institutional or commercial clustering in Newcastle city centre.
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
NE98 broadband FAQs
Why is every postcode in NE98 gigabit-ready?
NE98 covers only 3 addresses, likely city-centre institutions or businesses where fibre deployment is dense.
Can I move my home to NE98?
NE98 postcodes are typically commercial or institutional. Check if your specific address is available for residential use.
Is NE98 representative of Newcastle?
No. It is a data point from commercial clustering, not a neighborhood. Most residential Newcastle appears in NE7 and NE9.
What if I need gigabit in Newcastle?
Evaluate NE7 or NE9 for residential areas with reliable high-speed access across a broader area.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NE98 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