PA12 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 114 postcodes across 1 sector in Renfrewshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
114
PA12 comprises 114 postcodes in Renfrewshire with strong gigabit penetration and one of the lowest hardship rates in this batch.
Broadband speeds in PA12
Share of PA12 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 114 postcodes in the district.
81.4% of postcodes have gigabit, all cable-delivered and serving the 114-postcode Renfrewshire district well. Cable infrastructure dominates the market here. No full fibre infrastructure exists. The 13.6% on 30-300 Mbps speeds reflect older cable networks still operational and delivering acceptable performance for most uses. Only 2% fall below 10 Mbps, roughly two postcodes of 114 total, a minimal hardship rate overall. Superfast reaches 95.1% of all addresses across the district. The district is mostly well-connected with good cable infrastructure throughout.
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
PA12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA12 4 | 114 | 95% | 0% | 81% |
All PA12 4 postcodes (114)
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Living in Renfrewshire
PA12 is well-served with minimal connectivity drag despite a couple of outlier postcodes below 10 Mbps.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
PA12 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit widely available in PA12?
Yes, for 81.4% of postcodes. The rest mostly enjoy older-generation ultrafast around 100 Mbps.
How many premises have very slow broadband here?
Just 2% of the 114 postcodes-two postcodes-fall below 10 Mbps.
What if I'm in the 13.6% without gigabit?
You'll still have 30-300 Mbps ultrafast via older cable, which is sufficient for most household uses.
Should I request a speed check before moving to PA12?
It's wise but not urgent. 81.4% have gigabit, and even the non-gigabit tier is serviceable.
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Every postcode in PA12 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