NG5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,855 postcodes across 9 sectors in Nottingham.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,855
NG5 in Gedling achieves exceptional gigabit penetration: 97.1% of postcodes support gigabit connectivity, the highest in this batch.
Broadband speeds in NG5
Share of NG5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,855 postcodes in the district.
NG5 shows Gedling's strongest coverage. Gigabit reaches 97.1% of 1,855 postcodes; superfast reaches 99%. Speed tiers cluster in the 300+ Mbps band (97.1%), with 1.9% on 30-300 Mbps and 0.4% below 10 Mbps. This reflects near-complete fibre and cable saturation, where most homes can reach gigabit. Across 1,855 postcodes (town-sized), 97% gigabit penetration is rare and shows mature networks. Moving to NG5, you can expect gigabit at your address unless you land in the 3% without it. Remote workers and media producers face no speed constraints. Decades of fibre and cable deployment have reached most addresses.
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
NG5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG5 1 | 193 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
| NG5 2 | 146 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| NG5 3 | 113 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| NG5 4 | 190 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| NG5 5 | 313 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| NG5 6 | 244 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| NG5 7 | 175 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| NG5 8 | 279 | 95% | 0% | 93% |
| NG5 9 | 202 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
All NG5 1 postcodes (193)
All NG5 2 postcodes (146)
All NG5 3 postcodes (113)
All NG5 4 postcodes (190)
All NG5 5 postcodes (313)
All NG5 6 postcodes (244)
All NG5 7 postcodes (175)
All NG5 8 postcodes (279)
All NG5 9 postcodes (202)
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Living in Nottingham
NG5 is a prime example of where full-fibre and cable networks have matured. With 97% gigabit coverage and negligible below-10Mbps postcodes, this district offers unmatched reliability for remote workers and bandwidth-hungry households.
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
NG5 broadband FAQs
What is different about NG5 compared to NG3 and NG4?
All three share excellent coverage, but NG5 edges ahead with 97.1% gigabit. The three districts form Gedling's best-connected core.
Is any postcode in NG5 at risk of slow speeds?
Only 1.9% sit in the 30-300 Mbps range, and 0.4% below 10 Mbps. For practical purposes, NG5 is uniformly well connected.
Why is gigabit so dominant here?
NG5 benefits from Gedling's mature urban infrastructure. Fibre and cable networks built over decades now reach nearly every postcode.
Can I assume gigabit at my NG5 postcode?
With 97.1% coverage, odds are excellent. Even the 3% without gigabit typically still have superfast; you will find reliable broadband.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in NG5 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