PH2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,177 postcodes across 5 sectors in Perth and Kinross.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
48%
Superfast
85%
Postcodes
1,177
PH2 encompasses 1,177 postcodes across Fife, making it one of the largest districts in this dataset. Coverage is fragmented: 49.7% reach gigabit speeds, 35.3% sit in the superfast band, and 8.3% remain trapped below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in PH2
Share of PH2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,177 postcodes in the district.
Size masks disparity. Just under half of PH2's vast population can access gigabit speeds (300 Mbps+), but the other half splits between superfast and slower tiers. Eight per cent (roughly 94 postcodes) remain below 10 Mbps, a material digital-exclusion problem. The 1.2% below USO threshold is minimal, yet the scale means hundreds of households may struggle with video work or large downloads. About 0.2% benefit from alternative infrastructure, suggesting satellite or mobile backhaul is a rare fallback option. Given the area's size and varied topography, postcode-level checks are essential: neighbouring properties can differ sharply. The 49.7% gigabit availability is respectable but leaves significant population outside modern 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
1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PH2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PH2 0 | 239 | 86% | 0% | 61% |
| PH2 6 | 269 | 81% | 0% | 53% |
| PH2 7 | 286 | 84% | 0% | 44% |
| PH2 8 | 144 | 87% | 0% | 56% |
| PH2 9 | 239 | 88% | 0% | 29% |
All PH2 0 postcodes (239)
All PH2 6 postcodes (269)
All PH2 7 postcodes (286)
All PH2 8 postcodes (144)
All PH2 9 postcodes (239)
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Living in Perth and Kinross
With over a thousand postcodes and no house price data, PH2 is economically diverse. The speed tier distribution suggests a mixture of urban fibre, suburban cable, and rural underinvestment. Remote workers should verify their exact postcode before committing.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
PH2 broadband FAQs
What's the broadband outlook if I live in PH2?
It depends entirely on your postcode. Half the district offers gigabit; the other half ranges from superfast down to below-10 Mbps. Always check your specific postcode before moving or signing a work-from-home lease.
How many postcodes in PH2 are still underserved?
About 8.3%, roughly 100 postcodes, sit below 10 Mbps. These are real digital-exclusion cases, not edge cases. If your postcode is flagged as below USO, contact your provider about alternative networks or formal intervention schemes.
Is PH2 suitable for household video streaming?
For 92% of postcodes, yes. The 8% below 10 Mbps cannot reliably stream 1080p; others should manage comfortably, particularly the 50% on gigabit networks.
Why is coverage so varied across PH2?
PH2 spans Fife's mixed urban, suburban, and rural areas. Infrastructure investment has been concentrated; some postcodes have recent fibre or cable, others remain on older networks.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in PH2 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