PL14 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,010 postcodes across 4 sectors in Cornwall.
Gigabit
71%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
1,010
PL14 is Cornwall's second-largest district, spanning 1,010 postcodes with outstanding gigabit availability. Wireless backhaul is notably high, reflecting this area's mixed terrain.
Broadband speeds in PL14
Share of PL14 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,010 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit penetration reaches 71.3% across 1,010 postcodes, exceptional for a district of this sprawl. Superfast covers 87.2%. The speed profile: 71.3% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 16% occupy superfast 30-300 Mbps, 3.6% sit below 10 Mbps. About 36 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds. Below-USO postcodes account for 1.1%. Wireless backhaul is high at 53.9%, the highest in the batch, indicating many postcodes rely on tower-based technology to achieve gigabit or superfast speeds. PL14 is a massive district where wireless infrastructure rivals fibre in importance.
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
54%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL14 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL14 3 | 318 | 89% | TBC | 78% |
| PL14 4 | 243 | 85% | TBC | 71% |
| PL14 5 | 237 | 91% | TBC | 64% |
| PL14 6 | 212 | 83% | TBC | 69% |
All PL14 3 postcodes (318)
All PL14 4 postcodes (243)
All PL14 5 postcodes (237)
All PL14 6 postcodes (212)
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Living in Cornwall
Wireless backhaul at 53.9% is extraordinary. More than half this 1,010-postcode district uses wireless technology as primary infrastructure. This reflects challenging terrain, dispersed settlement, or economics favouring aerial deployment.
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
PL14 broadband FAQs
What does 53.9% wireless backhaul mean for residents?
Most of this district uses wireless to reach gigabit or superfast speeds. It's effective but weather-sensitive versus fibre.
Does wireless delivery of gigabit perform well?
Yes, with trade-offs. Wireless gigabit is reliable in dry conditions but may degrade in rain. Latency runs higher than fibre.
Why is wireless so dominant in PL14?
The district's large size and difficult topography make fibre deployment economically challenging. Wireless backhaul is the practical solution.
Should I verify technology type before relocating?
Yes. If on wireless, weather and network congestion affect speeds more than fibre customers experience.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL14 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