PA74 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1 postcodes across 1 sector in Argyll and Bute.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1
PA74 is a single-postcode district with exceptional gigabit access. 97.4% reach gigabit capacity, among the highest single postcodes in west Scotland.
Broadband speeds in PA74
Share of PA74 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1 postcodes in the district.
This one-postcode outlier demonstrates intensive infrastructure deployment. 97.4% of premises achieve gigabit speeds, with ultrafast identical, indicating a near-complete fibre or cable network. Speed distribution: 97.4% exceed 300 Mbps, zero occupy the 30-300 Mbps range, and 2.6% are below 10 Mbps. Full-fibre is zero. All premises meet the Universal Service Obligation. With just one postcode, this represents a small absolute population, but the gigabit saturation is striking. The postcode falls entirely within serving networks, offering a template of complete coverage.
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
PA74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA74 6 | 1 | 97% | 0% | 97% |
All PA74 6 postcodes (1)
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Living in Argyll and Bute
Residents here enjoy urban-standard broadband in a single-postcode location. This level of infrastructure investment in a tiny area is unusual and suggests either urban proximity or specific provider focus.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
PA74 broadband FAQs
How many premises in PA74 have gigabit capacity?
97.4%, among the highest single postcodes across Scotland.
What proportion face slow speeds?
Only 2.6%, near-negligible.
Is the Universal Service Obligation met?
Yes. All premises qualify.
Why would a single postcode receive such dense infrastructure investment?
Urban proximity or a specific provider's network reach likely explains the gigabit saturation.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources