PA35 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 39 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Gigabit
34%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
39
PA35 comprises 39 postcodes in Argyll and Bute with strong superfast reach at 86.7% and notably high gigabit availability at 33.7%. This district's modern fibre deployment is considerably more advanced than typical rural Scotland.
Broadband speeds in PA35
Share of PA35 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 39 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 86.7% of PA35, indicating solid coverage across most of the district. More striking is gigabit availability at 33.7%, suggesting that roughly 13 postcodes enjoy modern high-speed fibre capability an exceptional concentration for a 39-postcode area. The below-10 Mbps tail affects 8.4%, indicating that infrastructure reaches most premises but gaps persist. The pattern here differs from many rural districts: gigabit investment has been substantial and targeted, creating pockets of premium infrastructure. This could reflect either a sufficiently dense settlement pattern to justify commercial investment or a successful public-private partnership.
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
9%
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
PA35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA35 1 | 39 | 87% | TBC | 34% |
All PA35 1 postcodes (39)
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Living in Argyll and Bute
PA35 offers better broadband prospects than most rural Argyll postcodes. One-third of premises enjoy gigabit access, and most have at least superfast speeds. Relocating here for remote work or business purposes has fewer infrastructure constraints than in comparable areas.
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
PA35 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit broadband common in PA35?
For a rural area, yes. 33.7% of PA35's 39 postcodes have gigabit access roughly 13 locations with modern high-speed fibre.
What superfast coverage exists in PA35?
86.7% of postcodes have superfast speeds, meaning fewer than 14% lack this level of access. Infrastructure investment has been substantial.
Are there postcodes in PA35 with poor connectivity?
Around 8.4% fall below 10 Mbps, a manageable share for a rural area but significant enough to require verification before moving.
Why does PA35 have higher gigabit penetration than neighbours?
Settlement density or targeted investment has justified modern fibre deployment here more substantially than in typical Argyll districts. Check your specific postcode for access.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA35 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