PA27 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 23 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
5%
Superfast
63%
Postcodes
23
PA27 covers 23 postcodes in Argyll and Bute with moderate superfast coverage at 63.1%, though gigabit access is negligible at only 4.5%. This district relies almost entirely on older fibre or wireless infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in PA27
Share of PA27 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 23 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 63.1% of PA27, placing it below both the UK average and many neighbouring Argyll districts, though well ahead of the worst-served areas. Gigabit availability is only 4.5%, suggesting that the single postcode with modern high-speed access represents anomaly rather than strategy. Around 14.6% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, indicating a material tail of slow connections. The infrastructure mix here appears dominated by basic copper and older wireless, with no systematic investment in gigabit or even widespread superfast. The ratio of superfast to gigabit suggests that where investment has occurred likely through public subsidy for basic upgrades it has stalled at superfast speeds without progressing to modern fibre.
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
10%
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
PA27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA27 8 | 23 | 63% | 0% | 5% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
PA27 presents mixed prospects. A majority of premises have functional superfast broadband for everyday needs, but one-third lack it and one-seventh are significantly slow. Households relocating should check their specific postcode against provider coverage maps, as conditions vary considerably.
Remote worker score
47/100
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
PA27 broadband FAQs
Will PA27 have superfast broadband where I live?
Not necessarily. Only 63.1% of postcodes have superfast access, so roughly one-third of the district lacks it. Verify your specific address before moving.
What proportion of PA27 has below-10 Mbps speeds?
Around 14.6%, which is significant and indicates pockets of poor service alongside areas with superfast coverage.
Is modern gigabit fibre available in PA27?
Only 4.5% of postcodes have gigabit, likely representing a single location. The district relies on older infrastructure and basic superfast networks.
What speeds would I expect in PA27 on average?
If superfast coverage exists at your postcode, expect 30-70 Mbps. If below superfast, you may see speeds between 10 and 30 Mbps. One in seven postcodes is below 10 Mbps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA27 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