Broadband in PA73 6LY

Oban South and the Isles is home to PA73 6LY. 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at PA73 6LY stands at 88.5%. That is close to the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 88.5% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 88.5% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to.

Looking at the full speed profile for PA73 6LY gives a better picture of what to expect. 7.7% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 88.5% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at PA73 6LY maps against common household needs. Most premises have superfast speeds. Remote working with video calls and cloud tools should be manageable for most households.

FWA broadband has not reached PA73 6LY yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at PA73 6LY fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 88.5% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at PA73 6LY 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.

4G outdoor coverage at PA73 6LY reaches 95%. 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.

Suitability scores for PA73 6LY: remote working 50/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for PA73 6LY is Argyll and Bute. The immediate area is Oban South and the Isles, a distinct community within the wider district. The PA73 postcode area contains 6 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across PA73 ranges from 0% to 88%. PA73 6LY is above the area average of 54%.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At PA73 6LY, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for PA73 6LY, a few things are worth highlighting. 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.

That is the full data picture for PA73 6LY in Oban South and the Isles. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.