PL1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 817 postcodes across 6 sectors in Plymouth.
Gigabit
83%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
817
PL1 is Plymouth's largest outward code, covering 817 postcodes with outstanding gigabit infrastructure. This is elite urban broadband connectivity.
Broadband speeds in PL1
Share of PL1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 817 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit penetration hits 82.7% across 817 postcodes, an extraordinary rate for any district, city or otherwise. Superfast covers 90.6%. The speed split concentrates at the top: 83% of postcodes deliver 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, just 7.6% remain in superfast 30-300 Mbps. Only 2.2% sit below 10 Mbps, and zero miss the USO threshold. Around 15 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds, a tiny tail. PL1 represents the broadband infrastructure Plymouth has deployed; dense urban concentration and commercial demand justified near-universal gigabit rollout. Simultaneous 4K streaming, large file transfers, and cloud backups occur without compromise across most households.
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
3%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL1 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL1 1 | 87 | 78% | TBC | 77% |
| PL1 2 | 124 | 88% | TBC | 71% |
| PL1 3 | 198 | 96% | TBC | 85% |
| PL1 4 | 197 | 93% | TBC | 83% |
| PL1 5 | 189 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| PL1 9 | 22 | 0% | TBC | 0% |
All PL1 1 postcodes (87)
All PL1 2 postcodes (124)
All PL1 3 postcodes (198)
All PL1 4 postcodes (197)
All PL1 5 postcodes (189)
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Living in Plymouth
Gigabit availability on this scale transforms household capabilities. Nearly universal gigabit access makes PL1 comparable to major technology hub connectivity. Households here operate without typical broadband constraints.
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
PL1 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit infrastructure genuinely available throughout PL1?
In 82.7% of postcodes, yes. Verify your specific address with your ISP, but coverage is exceptional.
What's the typical download speed in PL1?
Most households access gigabit 300 Mbps-plus speeds. A minority hit superfast 30-300 Mbps. Below-10Mbps addresses are rare.
Why is PL1 so much better connected than surrounding codes?
Urban concentration and higher population density justify investment. Plymouth city proper benefits from major fibre and gigabit rollout.
Can I rely on gigabit for streaming and video conferencing?
In 83% of PL1, yes. That headroom handles any typical household need easily.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in PL1 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