PE6 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,033 postcodes across 4 sectors in Peterborough.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
75%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
1,033
PE6 serves 1,033 postcodes across Peterborough. Gigabit availability at 75.3% shows a step down from the core urban codes, though remains strong.
Broadband speeds in PE6
Share of PE6 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,033 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 75.3% of premises in PE6, a still-strong figure reflecting Peterborough's fibre investment across its wider footprint. Superfast coverage reaches 90.1%, leaving 0.6% below the Universal Service Obligation, very few connectivity gaps. The speed distribution leans heavily ultrafast: 75.3% access gigabit, 14.8% sit in the conventional 30 to 300 Mbps band, and 4.9% fall below 10 Mbps. This is modern Peterborough, though with more speed variation across the outcode than the denser central zones. The disparity reflects suburban sprawl, where some premises connect to mature cables and others to older 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
<1%
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
PE6 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE6 0 | 272 | 84% | 0% | 76% |
| PE6 7 | 285 | 92% | 0% | 83% |
| PE6 8 | 305 | 96% | 0% | 73% |
| PE6 9 | 171 | 86% | 0% | 65% |
All PE6 0 postcodes (272)
All PE6 7 postcodes (285)
All PE6 8 postcodes (305)
All PE6 9 postcodes (171)
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Living in Peterborough
Households in PE6 typically enjoy gigabit connectivity. Those without it remain solidly in the superfast band, making bandwidth constraints uncommon.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
PE6 broadband FAQs
What's the typical speed in PE6?
Most premises (75.3%) access gigabit. The rest mostly sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast range.
Are there slow postcodes in PE6?
Yes, a small number: 4.9% fall below 10 Mbps. Checking your specific address is advisable.
How does PE6 perform across Peterborough?
It sits in the middle tier of Peterborough's outcodes, with 75.3% gigabit representing solid suburban connectivity.
Can I work from home reliably in PE6?
Very likely. 90.1% meet superfast standards, and 75.3% have gigabit, supporting video calls and cloud work easily.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PE6 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