NR4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 551 postcodes across 2 sectors in Norwich.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
77%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
551
Norwich's NR4 postcode covers 551 postcodes where gigabit availability reaches 76.5%. Just over 3% of the district sits below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in NR4
Share of NR4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 551 postcodes in the district.
Three-quarters of NR4 supports gigabit speeds. The remainder splits between superfast (30-300 Mbps) at 17% and slower speeds at 3.1%. For a postcode covering over 550 addresses, this represents a reasonable distribution of modern infrastructure. Superfast broadband is standard across 93.5% of the area, meaning nearly every household can expect at least 30 Mbps baseline. The postcode reflects a mix of urban and semi-urban density, with infrastructure investment broadly consistent. Households planning moves to NR4 can expect solid, if not leading-edge, connectivity.
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
NR4 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NR4 6 | 262 | 97% | 0% | 74% |
| NR4 7 | 289 | 90% | 0% | 79% |
All NR4 6 postcodes (262)
All NR4 7 postcodes (289)
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Living in Norwich
NR4 broadly supports modern working and household patterns. The 3.1% of postcodes below 10 Mbps warrant individual verification, but most residents can plan around gigabit or superfast availability.
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
NR4 broadband FAQs
What's typical gigabit availability in NR4?
76.5% of postcodes support gigabit. Another 17% get superfast (30-300 Mbps).
Are there problem postcodes in NR4?
3.1% fall below 10 Mbps. Not systematic, but worth checking before committing.
How does NR4 stack up against central Norwich?
NR5 (central Norwich) has higher gigabit availability (94.7% vs 76.5%). NR4 is the transition zone.
Should I verify my postcode?
Yes. While most postcodes in NR4 are well-served, speeds vary from gigabit to sub-10-Mbps outliers.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NR4 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