NG6 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 765 postcodes across 4 sectors in Nottingham.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
765
NG6 covers Ashfield, where 96.8% of postcodes reach ultrafast (gigabit and near-gigabit) speeds. Superfast availability is near-universal at 99.3%.
Broadband speeds in NG6
Share of NG6 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 765 postcodes in the district.
NG6 in Ashfield has strong coverage. Superfast reaches 99.3%; gigabit reaches 96.8%. Most postcodes sit above 300 Mbps, 2.6% get 30-300 Mbps, and 0.1% fall below 10 Mbps. This matches Ashfield, Gedling, and Broxtowe's pattern across urban-fringe Nottinghamshire. At 96.8% gigabit, NG6 ranks among the region's best zones. Cable and fibre reach nearly every home here. Across 765 postcodes, speeds are consistently high and reliable. The 2.6% in the 30-300 Mbps band remain above superfast thresholds; only 0.1% experience sub-10 Mbps speeds. This near-total coverage of ultrafast infrastructure reflects Ashfield's position as an established urban area with mature network deployment. Speed is unlikely to be a concern for residents or remote workers.
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
NG6 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG6 0 | 190 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| NG6 7 | 78 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| NG6 8 | 347 | 99% | 0% | 94% |
| NG6 9 | 150 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
All NG6 0 postcodes (190)
All NG6 7 postcodes (78)
All NG6 8 postcodes (347)
All NG6 9 postcodes (150)
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Living in Nottingham
NG6 delivers the broadband profiles expected in established urban areas. Gigabit and cable coverage are nearly universal, making speed concerns largely moot for residents and remote workers.
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
NG6 broadband FAQs
How common is gigabit in Ashfield?
96.8% of postcodes have it, so gigabit is the norm rather than the exception in NG6.
What percentage of Ashfield is below superfast?
Only 0.7% (the 0.2% below 10 Mbps plus a hair under 1% in slower ranges). Superfast is effectively universal.
Is NG6 similar to nearby Gedling postcodes?
Yes, all share gigabit availability in the 95-97% range and superfast near-universal. Ashfield and Gedling form part of Nottinghamshire's best-connected cluster.
Should I prioritise checking my postcode?
NG6's coverage is so complete that postcode-level checks are low priority. Speed is not likely to be a deciding factor for moving to Ashfield.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NG6 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