PA38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 32 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Gigabit
49%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
32
PA38 is a 32-postcode district in Argyll and Bute with excellent superfast coverage at 91.9% and exceptional gigabit penetration at 49%. Nearly half of all premises here have access to modern high-speed fibre.
Broadband speeds in PA38
Share of PA38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 32 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 91.9% of PA38, representing one of the highest superfast penetration rates in rural Argyll. More remarkable is gigabit availability at 49%, meaning roughly 16 of the 32 postcodes have modern high-speed fibre capability. This is extraordinary for a rural district and suggests either sufficient population density and commercial viability or successful public-sector fibre rollout. The below-10 Mbps tail affects only 3.3%, indicating minimal infrastructure gaps. PA38 presents a picture of systematic modern investment: half the district enjoys gigabit speeds, most of the remainder has superfast access, and nearly all premises are served by acceptable infrastructure.
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
2%
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
PA38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA38 4 | 32 | 92% | TBC | 49% |
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Living in Argyll and Bute
PA38 offers exceptional broadband prospects compared to typical rural Scotland. Nearly half of all premises can access gigabit speeds, making it suitable for advanced remote work, large household data needs, and future-proofed internet investment.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
PA38 broadband FAQs
How many postcodes in PA38 have gigabit access?
49% of PA38's 32 postcodes have gigabit capability roughly 16 locations. This is an exceptionally high share for a rural district and represents modern fibre investment.
What proportion of PA38 has superfast broadband?
91.9%, meaning only about 2.5 postcodes lack superfast access. Infrastructure investment in PA38 has been thorough.
Is PA38 suitable for broadband-dependent work?
Highly suitable. With 91.9% superfast and 49% gigabit, PA38 offers better broadband options than most urban areas, let alone rural districts.
Why does PA38 have such high gigabit penetration?
Settlement patterns or successful investment programmes have justified modern fibre deployment here more than in surrounding Argyll areas. Demand or subsidies have driven infrastructure modernisation.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PA38 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