PH18 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 46 postcodes across 1 sector in Perth and Kinross.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
46%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
46
PH18 spans 46 postcodes across Perth and Kinross with mixed broadband fortunes. Just under half support gigabit connectivity, whilst nearly half remain in the 30 to 300 Mbps bracket.
Broadband speeds in PH18
Share of PH18 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 46 postcodes in the district.
The postcode split is sharp: 46.1% access gigabit speeds, yet 47% sit in the superfast but sub-gigabit band (30 to 300 Mbps), a mid-market distribution rarely seen across districts. Below-superfast postcodes amount to fewer than 2%, so genuine digital exclusion is minimal. This two-tier pattern suggests some postcodes have benefited from infrastructure investment whilst others rely on older copper or entry-level fibre. Households in the faster half should enjoy consistent performance; those in the 30 to 300 Mbps bracket will handle most household needs comfortably, though 4K streaming or large file syncs may require scheduling. The 3.5% below USO indicates most postcodes have wired networks available, even if not uniformly fast.
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
4%
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
PH18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH18 5 | 46 | 93% | 0% | 46% |
All PH18 5 postcodes (46)
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Living in Perth and Kinross
With 46 postcodes and no house price data, PH18 lacks granular value insights. The split broadband profile means postcodes vary materially; a formal connection check before committing is worthwhile, especially for remote working households.
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
PH18 broadband FAQs
Is this district well connected for working from home?
Yes and no. 46% of postcodes support gigabit speeds reliably; the remainder sit at superfast levels (30 to 300 Mbps). Check your specific postcode: most should cope with video calls and cloud work, but gigabit postcodes will perform noticeably faster under load.
Why is broadband so inconsistent across PH18?
The district spans both newer fibre and older copper networks. Some areas received recent infrastructure upgrades; others haven't. Postcode-level checks reflect genuine differences, not data noise.
What proportion of PH18 has no ultrafast broadband?
About 54%, who fall into superfast or slower categories. However, 3.5% miss the USO minimum of 10 Mbps, so intervention is rare.
How does PH18 differ from PH17?
PH17 is nearly uniformly gigabit-enabled; PH18 is half gigabit, half superfast. PH17 is the faster choice for high-speed households.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in PH18 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