NP13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 546 postcodes across 3 sectors in Blaenau Gwent.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
39%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
546
NP13 in Blaenau Gwent is a clear outlier. Only 39.4% access gigabit networks, whilst 55.6% are confined to 30-300 Mbps speeds.
Broadband speeds in NP13
Share of NP13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 546 postcodes in the district.
NP13 contrasts sharply with better-connected areas. Gigabit drops to 39.4%, whilst 60.6% sit at lower speeds. The 55.6% occupying the 30-300 Mbps range can manage home work and streaming, though throughput is constrained compared to gigabit areas. Superfast reaches 95%, indicating universal coverage of the government's Universal Service Obligation baseline, but ultrafast infrastructure remains limited. No postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, confirming that all addresses meet basic broadband minimums. This distribution reveals Blaenau Gwent's uneven infrastructure investment; central zones received gigabit upgrades while peripheral areas were bypassed. For remote workers, NP13 postcodes outside the gigabit band require careful assessment against specific work requirements.
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
NP13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP13 1 | 230 | 95% | 0% | 45% |
| NP13 2 | 177 | 96% | 0% | 58% |
| NP13 3 | 139 | 94% | 0% | 7% |
All NP13 1 postcodes (230)
All NP13 2 postcodes (177)
All NP13 3 postcodes (139)
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Living in Blaenau Gwent
House price data is absent. NP13 represents a significant infrastructure step backward compared to nearby NP10 and NP12. This is a district where broadband speed varies sharply with location.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
NP13 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit so scarce in NP13?
Only 39.4% of postcodes have gigabit networks. Blaenau Gwent's infrastructure investment has been uneven, and NP13 has not received the same fibre or cable upgrades as other valleys districts.
What speed will I get if I'm not in the gigabit band?
55.6% of postcodes sit at 30-300 Mbps. That's adequate for home working and streaming, though not for heavy uploads or latency-sensitive tasks.
Are there any postcodes too slow for home working?
No postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. All addresses meet basic broadband standards.
Should I check my postcode before moving to NP13?
Essential. NP13 spans a wide range from gigabit-capable to mid-speed. Specific address verification is central.
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Every postcode in NP13 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