NG17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,596 postcodes across 9 sectors in Ashfield.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,596
NG17 is Ashfield's largest postcode, spanning 1,596 addresses. Gigabit reaches 89.8% of them.
Broadband speeds in NG17
Share of NG17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,596 postcodes in the district.
NG17 is extensive postcode territory with 1,596 postcodes, yet maintains 89.8% gigabit and 89.8% ultrafast availability. This consistency across such a large area shows reliable fibre rollout across Ashfield's wider region. The speed distribution is predictable: 89.8% exceed 300 Mbps, 8.1% occupy the 30-300 range, 0.5% fall below minimum thresholds. For a postcode this large, the lack of fragmentation is striking. Households choosing any address in NG17 can expect high-speed broadband to be the norm rather than the exception. The gigabit penetration across 1,596 postcodes demonstrates that infrastructure investment has reached widely without gaps.
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
NG17 splits into 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG17 1 | 179 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| NG17 2 | 266 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| NG17 3 | 192 | 95% | 0% | 79% |
| NG17 4 | 189 | 100% | 0% | 89% |
| NG17 5 | 149 | 98% | 0% | 88% |
| NG17 6 | 2 | 97% | TBC | 97% |
| NG17 7 | 212 | 98% | TBC | 94% |
| NG17 8 | 257 | 99% | 0% | 91% |
| NG17 9 | 150 | 94% | TBC | 85% |
All NG17 1 postcodes (179)
All NG17 2 postcodes (266)
All NG17 3 postcodes (192)
All NG17 4 postcodes (189)
All NG17 5 postcodes (149)
All NG17 7 postcodes (212)
All NG17 8 postcodes (257)
All NG17 9 postcodes (150)
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Living in Ashfield
NG17's scale and coherent gigabit coverage make it an exemplar of infrastructure success in regional towns. Ashfield's fibre investment has reached broadly across the entire postcode area.
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
NG17 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit typical throughout NG17?
89.8% of postcodes support gigabit. This is the baseline expectation here.
How large is NG17?
1,596 postcodes. This scale makes the uniform gigabit coverage (89.8%) particularly impressive.
What if I get an address that lacks gigabit?
Rare in NG17. You would likely achieve ultrafast speeds (30-300 Mbps) instead.
How does NG17 compare to other Ashfield postcodes?
NG17's 89.8% gigabit sits between smaller postcodes and matches Ashfield's strong overall coverage.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NG17 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