NP16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 767 postcodes across 3 sectors in Monmouthshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
77%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
767
NP16 in Forest of Dean presents a moderate picture. 77.3% access gigabit networks, whilst 17.3% are locked in the 30-300 Mbps band.
Broadband speeds in NP16
Share of NP16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 767 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 77.3%, solid for semi-rural Forest of Dean. Superfast reaches 94.6%. Most postcodes hit 300+ Mbps (77.3%), while 17.3% sit at 30-300 Mbps, a tier adequate for remote work and streaming. The 2.7% falling below 10 Mbps are typically rural homes far from exchange points or cable routes, reflecting Forest of Dean's dispersed geography. Only 0.4% miss the Universal Service Obligation baseline. This variation reveals patchy infrastructure investment: upgraded zones near larger settlements enjoy gigabit or cable, whilst isolated properties rely on older technologies. The postcode district straddles the Cotswolds and Severn Valley, where terrain and population density determine network penetration. Address-level verification is essential before relocating.
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
<1%
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
NP16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP16 5 | 302 | 100% | 0% | 88% |
| NP16 6 | 272 | 86% | 0% | 51% |
| NP16 7 | 193 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
All NP16 5 postcodes (302)
All NP16 6 postcodes (272)
All NP16 7 postcodes (193)
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Living in Monmouthshire
House prices are absent from the data. Forest of Dean's postcode district straddles the Cotswolds and Severn Valley, and its broadband reflects that mixed geography: upgraded zones enjoy gigabit, rural edges have mediocre service.
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
NP16 broadband FAQs
Will I get fast broadband in Forest of Dean's NP16?
77.3% of postcodes have gigabit access. The rest are at ultrafast or lower tiers. Location within the postcode matters significantly.
What about the 2.7% with slow speeds?
Those postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. They are typically rural properties far from exchange points or cable routes.
Is there enough speed for home working?
77.3% of postcodes offer gigabit or solid ultrafast speeds. Postcodes outside that band at 30-300 Mbps can handle home work, though uploads may be sluggish.
Should I check before moving to NP16?
Yes. NP16 spans fast and slow zones. Verify your postcode with providers first.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NP16 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