PL16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 109 postcodes across 1 sector in West Devon.
Gigabit
44%
Superfast
73%
Postcodes
109
PL16 is a 109-postcode Torridge district with moderate gigabit access and high wireless prevalence. This is a small, wireless-heavy outward code.
Broadband speeds in PL16
Share of PL16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 109 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit coverage reaches 44.3% across this 109-postcode Torridge district, superfast 73.2%. The speed profile: 44.3% achieve gigabit speeds, 28.9% occupy superfast 30-300 Mbps, 16% sit below 10 Mbps. About 17 postcodes face sub-10Mbps connections, a notable proportion. Below-USO postcodes account for 0.5%. Wireless backhaul is remarkably high at 50.6%, indicating this small, remote district relies heavily on tower-based infrastructure for half its area. The 16% below-10Mbps share represents significant connectivity deprivation in some postcodes. PL16 reflects Torridge's challenging terrain and sparse settlement, where wireless technology complements limited fibre reach.
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
51%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL16 0 | 109 | 73% | TBC | 44% |
All PL16 0 postcodes (109)
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Living in West Devon
Wireless backhaul at 50.6% reflects Torridge's dispersed terrain. Rural remoteness has made fibre deployment uneconomic; wireless is the primary infrastructure solution.
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
PL16 broadband FAQs
Why is wireless so prevalent in PL16?
Torridge is sparsely populated and topographically demanding. Wireless backhaul is the practical alternative to trenching fibre across moorland.
What's typical download speed for residents?
44.3% get gigabit. Others reach superfast or, for 16% of postcodes, below-10Mbps speeds. Significant district variation.
Is the 16% below-10Mbps share concerning?
Yes. It's among the worst in the batch. Specific postcodes in that group need urgent testing before relocation.
Should I avoid PL16 if broadband matters?
Not automatically. 44% have gigabit. But wireless dominance and the slow-speed tail mean postcode verification is essential.
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Every postcode in PL16 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