OX26 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 897 postcodes across 6 sectors in Cherwell.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
88%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
897
OX26 is Cherwell's connectivity flagship, with nearly universal gigabit coverage for its 897 postcodes and a rare achievement in infrastructure maturity.
Broadband speeds in OX26
Share of OX26 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 897 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit speeds reach 88.1% of the 897 postcodes, with ultrafast reaching 88.8%. This is exceptional performance by any measure. Fewer than one in three postcodes plateau below 300 Mbps threshold. The speed distribution here is heavily skewed toward the fast end, a direct result of mature cable deployment across this area. Cable infrastructure carries all gigabit traffic. Full fibre does not exist here, yet the maturity of cable networks means almost every premises enjoys premium speeds. Below 10 Mbps access is rare at just 0.3%, roughly two premises across the whole outward code. Households relying on remote work, streaming, or video conferencing will find solid support. The gigabit penetration rate of 88.1% is well above typical UK patterns.
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
OX26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX26 1 | 133 | 97% | TBC | 91% |
| OX26 2 | 221 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
| OX26 3 | 133 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| OX26 4 | 117 | 100% | 0% | 85% |
| OX26 5 | 38 | 97% | 0% | 94% |
| OX26 6 | 255 | 96% | 0% | 80% |
All OX26 1 postcodes (133)
All OX26 2 postcodes (221)
All OX26 3 postcodes (133)
All OX26 4 postcodes (117)
All OX26 5 postcodes (38)
All OX26 6 postcodes (255)
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Living in Cherwell
This level of infrastructure maturity means almost any household relying on remote work, streaming, or gaming will find suitable connectivity. The ultrafast benchmark of 30 Mbps is achieved by 99% of postcodes here. For someone checking available speeds before moving, this district offers security.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
OX26 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit widely available in OX26?
Yes. 88.1% of postcodes have gigabit access, all via cable. It's one of the strongest gigabit-penetration outward codes in the dataset.
How many premises fall below superfast here?
Just 1.8% of the 897 postcodes miss superfast speeds. That's fewer than 16 postcodes, a negligible minority.
What should I expect if I'm moving to OX26?
Plan for cable gigabit availability as the baseline. Check your specific address, but eight or nine times out of ten, you'll qualify.
Why is there no full fibre in OX26 despite high speeds?
Cable networks provide gigabit coverage here. Full fibre and cable both reach 300 Mbps and above; they are different paths to the same speeds.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in OX26 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