PA1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 588 postcodes across 3 sectors in Renfrewshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
98%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
588
PA1 in Renfrewshire achieves almost universal gigabit coverage across its 588 postcodes, a rare accomplishment.
Broadband speeds in PA1
Share of PA1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 588 postcodes in the district.
98.2% of postcodes have gigabit access, among the highest penetration rates in this entire batch of districts across the 588 total addresses. Cable networks deliver all of it, and no full fibre deployment has occurred in Renfrewshire. Below 10 Mbps rates are zero across the board, meeting universal service obligations completely and definitively. Superfast reaches a perfect 100%, meaning every single premise qualifies for 30 Mbps or higher speeds consistently. Only 1.8% of postcodes plateau in the 30-300 Mbps ultrafast band, representing a tiny and rare exception or anomaly. The 588 postcodes represent a uniformly well-served 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
PA1 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA1 1 | 193 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| PA1 2 | 217 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| PA1 3 | 178 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
All PA1 1 postcodes (193)
All PA1 2 postcodes (217)
All PA1 3 postcodes (178)
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Living in Renfrewshire
This is as good as infrastructure gets outside full-fibre rollouts. Remote work, streaming, gaming-all have ample support here.
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
PA1 broadband FAQs
Can I assume gigabit is available in PA1?
Nearly yes. 98.2% of postcodes have it. Only the rarest 1.8% lack gigabit, and those still have ultrafast.
Is there any hardship broadband in PA1?
No. Every postcode meets the 10 Mbps USO minimum, and 98.2% enjoy gigabit.
What's the catch, since this seems too good?
No catch. PA1 has mature cable infrastructure reaching virtually all premises. Cable gigabit is the baseline.
Why is PA1 so much better connected than PA17?
Urban-rural divide. PA1 is dense Renfrewshire; PA17 is rural North Ayrshire. Infrastructure investment follows density.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA1 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