PE8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 638 postcodes across 3 sectors in North Northamptonshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
638
PE8 comprises 638 postcodes in Huntingdonshire, where 75.9% reach gigabit speeds.
Broadband speeds in PE8
Share of PE8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 638 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability at 75.9% marks PE8 as well-connected for rural Cambridgeshire. Superfast coverage reaches 95.2%, with just 1.1% below the Universal Service Obligation, leaving very few connectivity voids across the outcode. The speed split shows 75.9% accessing gigabit, 19.2% in the conventional 30 to 300 Mbps superfast tier, and 2% below 10 Mbps. This is a balanced rural profile with solid modern provision throughout most of the outcode. Cable and fibre infrastructure have been deployed sufficiently to meet typical household demands for streaming, working, and general household use. The high gigabit penetration reflects successful network rollout that has prioritised both commercial and residential areas.
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
PE8 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PE8 4 | 172 | 100% | 0% | 83% |
| PE8 5 | 177 | 91% | 0% | 84% |
| PE8 6 | 289 | 95% | 0% | 67% |
All PE8 4 postcodes (172)
All PE8 5 postcodes (177)
All PE8 6 postcodes (289)
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Living in North Northamptonshire
Households in PE8 have good prospects for modern broadband. Three-quarters can access gigabit, and most others sit comfortably in superfast speeds.
Crime per month
26
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
57/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
PE8 broadband FAQs
What speed should I expect in PE8?
About 75.9% get gigabit; 19.2% sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps superfast band. Both support household internet well.
Are there connectivity-constrained areas in PE8?
Only 2% fall below 10 Mbps. Most premises reach superfast or better.
Is PE8 well connected for Huntingdonshire?
Yes. Its 75.9% gigabit penetration ranks among the better-connected areas in the wider region.
Can I stream and video conference reliably from PE8?
Yes. With 95.2% superfast coverage and 75.9% gigabit, bandwidth is rarely a constraint.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PE8 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