Broadband in PA72 6JP

Oban South and the Isles is home to PA72 6JP. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

70.5% of premises at PA72 6JP can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 2.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 2.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

The speed distribution at PA72 6JP tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 15.9% of connections fall in the below 2 Mbps range. 13.6% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 68.2% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 2.3% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. 16% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

What do the broadband speeds at PA72 6JP mean in practice?

FWA broadband has not reached PA72 6JP yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

2.3% of premises at PA72 6JP fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 72.7% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at PA72 6JP is rated Unknown. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at PA72 6JP is available across 95% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for PA72 6JP: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

PA72 6JP falls within the Argyll and Bute local authority area. The immediate area is Oban South and the Isles, a distinct community within the wider district. The PA72 postcode area contains 19 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across PA72 ranges from 0% to 100%. PA72 6JP is below the area average of 89%.

When choosing a broadband provider at PA72 6JP, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Oban South and the Isles has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

What does all of this mean for someone considering PA72 6JP? Argyll and Bute as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Oban South and the Isles has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Oban South and the Isles. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for PA72 6JP. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Oban South and the Isles hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.