PL13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 422 postcodes across 2 sectors in Cornwall.
Gigabit
35%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
422
PL13 is a 422-postcode Cornish district with solid superfast dominance but uneven gigabit rollout. Broadband here is middling by Cornish standards.
Broadband speeds in PL13
Share of PL13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 422 postcodes in the district.
Superfast reaches 92.6% of this 422-postcode district, yet gigabit stalls at 34.7%, a 58-point gap indicating incomplete gigabit-class deployment. The speed split shows: 34.7% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 57.9% remain in superfast 30-300 Mbps band, 1.8% sit below 10 Mbps. About 8 postcodes face sub-10Mbps connections. Below-USO postcodes are rare at 0.2%. Wireless backhaul accounts for 13.2%, suggesting pockets of mixed-technology deployment across terrain variations. PL13 has achieved universal superfast coverage but minority gigabit access, creating a district with solid foundations and limited elite connectivity options. Most households operate comfortably on superfast speeds without requiring gigabit tiers.
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
13%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL13 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL13 1 | 184 | 97% | TBC | 19% |
| PL13 2 | 238 | 90% | TBC | 47% |
All PL13 1 postcodes (184)
All PL13 2 postcodes (238)
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Living in Cornwall
The 57.9% superfast concentration means most households operate adequately on 30-300 Mbps speeds. Gigabit customers remain a minority, typical for mid-tier districts.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
PL13 broadband FAQs
Will I get gigabit if I move to PL13?
Only if you land in the 34.7% of postcodes with gigabit availability. Most will reach superfast 30-300 Mbps.
Why doesn't PL13 have gigabit like nearby PL11?
Population distribution and investment timing differ. PL11 includes denser urban cores justifying gigabit rollout; PL13 is more dispersed.
What's significant about 13.2% wireless backhaul?
It's moderate. Some postcodes use wireless rather than fibre, but speeds remain adequate for most tasks.
Is PL13 suitable for home working?
Yes, for most postcodes. Superfast speeds and gigabit pockets provide good working conditions. Verify your address.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL13 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