NP7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,042 postcodes across 6 sectors in Monmouthshire.
Gigabit
60%
Superfast
80%
Postcodes
1,042
NP7 in Herefordshire is notably underconnected. Only 59.5% reach gigabit, and 9.5% are below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in NP7
Share of NP7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,042 postcodes in the district.
This rural Herefordshire postcode lags significantly across its 1,042 postcodes. Gigabit availability is just 59.5%, leaving 40.5% without modern infrastructure. 20.2% of postcodes sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps band. Critically, 9.5% fall below 10 Mbps, the highest proportion in this batch, representing a serious connectivity gap. Superfast reaches 80.1%, well below national norms of 97%. Below-USO postcodes number 2.5%, indicating that some areas do not even qualify for basic broadband subsidy eligibility. Wireless networks add only 2.9%, a minor support given rural terrain. Real world speeds are unavailable. NP7 is a district that urgently needs broadband investment and government funding prioritisation to address connectivity hardship.
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
3%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
NP7 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NP7 0 | 149 | 94% | TBC | 59% |
| NP7 5 | 196 | 100% | TBC | 72% |
| NP7 6 | 148 | 98% | TBC | 93% |
| NP7 7 | 133 | 70% | TBC | 65% |
| NP7 8 | 173 | 48% | TBC | 21% |
| NP7 9 | 243 | 73% | TBC | 54% |
All NP7 0 postcodes (149)
All NP7 5 postcodes (196)
All NP7 6 postcodes (148)
All NP7 7 postcodes (133)
All NP7 8 postcodes (173)
All NP7 9 postcodes (243)
Best deals
Compare broadband deals in NP7
Deals are priced per address. Enter your full postcode to see every package available where you live.
Free comparison. Opens our deals partner in a new tab.
Living in Monmouthshire
House prices are absent. NP7 represents rural Herefordshire at its most underconnected: the lowest superfast coverage and highest below-10-Mbps rate in this batch. This is a connectivity challenge area.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
NP7 broadband FAQs
Why is NP7 so underconnected?
It's rural Herefordshire terrain with low population density and minimal infrastructure investment. Only 59.5% of postcodes have gigabit access.
What should I do if I'm in the 9.5% with sub-10 Mbps speeds?
Contact Ofcom and Herefordshire Council immediately. You likely qualify for government broadband vouchers for subsidised upgrades.
Is there wireless technology in slow areas?
Wireless networks cover only 2.9% of postcodes, so they're not a realistic option for most underserved areas.
Will speeds improve soon in NP7?
Government rollout programmes prioritise hardship areas. NP7's high below-10-Mbps rate should make it a priority for funded improvements.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in NP7 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