PE1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,071 postcodes across 5 sectors in Peterborough.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
100%
Postcodes
1,071
PE1 is Peterborough's largest district, covering 1,071 postcodes with near-universal gigabit availability. This is an exceptionally well-connected urban area.
Broadband speeds in PE1
Share of PE1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,071 postcodes in the district.
95.4% of PE1 qualifies for gigabit speeds, placing it well above typical UK premises-based full fibre availability at roughly 69%. Superfast coverage extends to 99.5% of postcodes, leaving only 0.1% below that threshold. The distribution is heavily concentrated in the top gigabit tier, with just 4.1% accessing speeds between 30 and 300 Mbps. For a city district of over 1,000 postcodes, this represents modern, reliable infrastructure across nearly all neighbourhoods. The clustering at the gigabit top reflects competitive deployment by network operators in urban markets. Very few postcodes sit in intermediate tiers. This is the profile of a successfully modernised city.
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
PE1 splits into 5 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE1 1 | 124 | 99% | 0% | 89% |
| PE1 2 | 203 | 100% | 0% | 96% |
| PE1 3 | 232 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| PE1 4 | 258 | 99% | 0% | 98% |
| PE1 5 | 254 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
All PE1 1 postcodes (124)
All PE1 2 postcodes (203)
All PE1 3 postcodes (232)
All PE1 4 postcodes (258)
All PE1 5 postcodes (254)
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Living in Peterborough
Peterborough's urban density and investment in modern networks deliver consistent high-speed access. No average house price is available.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
PE1 broadband FAQs
Can I reliably get gigabit broadband throughout PE1?
95.4% of postcodes qualify, so yes. Almost everywhere in the district offers gigabit options.
Are there any areas of PE1 without superfast broadband?
Fewer than 0.1% of postcodes miss the superfast threshold, making coverage nearly complete.
How does PE1's connectivity compare to other city districts?
With 95.4% gigabit availability, PE1 ranks very high for urban connectivity across England.
Is broadband speed a concern when choosing where to live in PE1?
No. Virtually all addresses offer modern, high-speed options.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PE1 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