NW2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,266 postcodes across 8 sectors in Brent.
Full fibre
84%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,266
Barnet's NW2 covers 1,266 postcodes with 83.6% full-fibre and gigabit coverage. Zero postcodes fall below Universal Service Obligation standards.
Broadband speeds in NW2
Share of NW2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,266 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre and gigabit both reach 83.6% of NW2, marking consistent modern infrastructure deployment across this Barnet postcode spanning 1,266 addresses. The speed distribution shows 83.6% at 300 Mbps-plus and 15.2% in the superfast band of 30 to 300 Mbps, with zero postcodes below 10 Mbps. Superfast broadband is effectively universal at 98.8%, ensuring even addresses without gigabit have solid baseline connectivity of 30 Mbps or higher. This infrastructure investment profile is representative of London's suburban network deployment strategy and indicates planned buildout across the area.
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
NW2 splits into 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NW2 1 | 178 | 98% | 84% | 84% |
| NW2 2 | 172 | 100% | 86% | 86% |
| NW2 3 | 161 | 99% | 90% | 90% |
| NW2 4 | 151 | 100% | 81% | 81% |
| NW2 5 | 180 | 99% | 83% | 83% |
| NW2 6 | 239 | 98% | 79% | 79% |
| NW2 7 | 178 | 98% | 84% | 84% |
| NW2 8 | 7 | 96% | 96% | 96% |
All NW2 1 postcodes (178)
All NW2 2 postcodes (172)
All NW2 3 postcodes (161)
All NW2 4 postcodes (151)
All NW2 5 postcodes (180)
All NW2 6 postcodes (239)
All NW2 7 postcodes (178)
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Living in Brent
Households across NW2 can expect either gigabit or strong superfast connectivity. The borough's infrastructure investment is evident in the tight fibre-to-gigabit ratio.
Crime per month
2
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
NW2 broadband FAQs
What percentage of NW2 has full fibre?
83.6%, matching the gigabit percentage.
Are gigabit and full fibre the same in NW2?
Yes, both 83.6%. Most gigabit here derives from fibre, not cable.
What about the 16% without gigabit?
All have superfast speeds (30-300 Mbps). No postcodes lack good connectivity.
Is NW2 well-connected for work?
Yes. Gigabit is common, and superfast is nearly universal. Most jobs can rely on broadband.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in NW2 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