OX49 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 223 postcodes across 1 sector in South Oxfordshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
65%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
223
OX49 in South Oxfordshire counts 223 postcodes with below-average gigabit penetration and notably higher slow-speed prevalence than peers.
Broadband speeds in OX49
Share of OX49 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 223 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit is available to 65.2% of postcodes across South Oxfordshire. The remaining third depend on ultrafast or older infrastructure, creating a visible connectivity divide. Notably, 3.9% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, roughly nine addresses scattered across the area, well above UK norms and a genuine concern. Cable gigabit accounts for all ultrafast provision available. Full fibre does not exist here. The 25.9% in the 30-300 Mbps range reflects a substantial population on older cable networks or incomplete upgrade cycles. Superfast reaches 91.2% of postcodes overall. The 3.9% below-10-Mbps rate is significantly above typical 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
OX49 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OX49 5 | 223 | 91% | 0% | 65% |
All OX49 5 postcodes (223)
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Living in South Oxfordshire
OX49 has a pronounced digital divide. Modern infrastructure coexists with genuine hardship areas. Those moving here should verify connectivity carefully.
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
OX49 broadband FAQs
How many homes in OX49 have very poor broadband?
About 3.9% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps. That's nine postcodes of 223, or roughly one neighbourhood out of every twenty.
Is gigabit a safe assumption in OX49?
No. 65.2% have it, but the rest don't. One-quarter are stuck in the 30-300 Mbps tier.
Should I get a speed check before moving here?
Absolutely. The 3.9% below-10-Mbps rate is above UK average, and the 25.9% mid-tier is substantial. Verify your exact postcode.
What's driving the slow-speed tail in OX49?
Likely rural or semi-rural areas that haven't received cable upgrades. Physical distance or low density may limit commercial deployment.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in OX49 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