NP19 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,143 postcodes across 5 sectors in Newport.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,143
NP19 serving Newport is exceptionally connected. Gigabit networks reach most postcodes, and fixed wireless networks serve a substantial share.
Broadband speeds in NP19
Share of NP19 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,143 postcodes in the district.
This postcode sits at the high end of gigabit coverage: 93.8% of postcodes have gigabit capable networks serving the 1,143 postcodes recorded. Superfast reaches 98.1%. The speed distribution shows 94.2% of postcodes achieving 300+ Mbps, and only 1% falling below 10 Mbps. The standout feature is fixed wireless networks at 45% of Newport's NP19 postcodes. This is an unusually high proportion, indicating that fixed wireless networks are not a niche solution here but a primary infrastructure strategy. Fixed wireless networks in urban areas like Newport offer reliable gigabit performance with low latency for most users. Real world speeds are unavailable, but the coverage figures suggest a fully connected postcode with significant wireless technology supplementation complementing traditional wired networks.
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
45%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
NP19 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP19 0 | 231 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| NP19 4 | 218 | 92% | 0% | 80% |
| NP19 7 | 257 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| NP19 8 | 183 | 99% | 0% | 98% |
| NP19 9 | 254 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
All NP19 0 postcodes (231)
All NP19 4 postcodes (218)
All NP19 7 postcodes (257)
All NP19 8 postcodes (183)
All NP19 9 postcodes (254)
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Living in Newport
House prices are absent. NP19 is an urban postcode district with heavy reliance on fixed wireless technology. This reflects Newport's density and the feasibility of wireless delivery in city environments.
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
NP19 broadband FAQs
Why does fixed wireless account for 45% of NP19?
Newport is densely populated, making fixed wireless a practical and cost-effective gigabit alternative to wired fibre. 45% of postcodes use it successfully.
Is fixed wireless reliable for home working?
Fixed wireless (not mobile 4G/5G) is a dedicated connection with low latency. It's suitable for video calls, file transfers, and most online work.
How universal is gigabit in NP19?
93.8% of postcodes have gigabit access via wired or wireless networks. Only 6.2% are at ultrafast or lower tiers.
Is there a slow-speed problem in Newport?
Only 1% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. Newport's NP19 is entirely well served.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NP19 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