PL18 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 228 postcodes across 1 sector in Cornwall.
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
228
PL18 is a 228-postcode Cornish district with outstanding gigabit penetration. This is the most connected small district in the batch outside Plymouth's PL1.
Broadband speeds in PL18
Share of PL18 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 228 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit coverage hits 85.4%, the third-highest rate in this entire dataset. Superfast reaches 95%. The speed distribution concentrates at the top: 85.4% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 9.5% cluster in superfast 30-300 Mbps, just 1% sit below 10 Mbps. About 2 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds. Below-USO postcodes are negligible at 0.2%. Wireless backhaul accounts for 59.5%, yet the district still delivers elite gigabit connectivity. PL18 demonstrates that wireless technology, when properly deployed, can achieve urban-class broadband speeds at scale across a 228-postcode district.
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
60%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL18 9 | 228 | 95% | TBC | 85% |
All PL18 9 postcodes (228)
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Living in Cornwall
The combination of 85.4% gigabit and 59.5% wireless backhaul is extraordinary. This small district achieved broadband performance comparable to major city centres.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
PL18 broadband FAQs
Is PL18 really 85.4% gigabit-capable?
Yes, mostly via wireless technology. It's exceptional for a 228-postcode district outside major urban areas.
Why is wireless so effective in PL18?
Concentrated investment in wireless backhaul infrastructure. The district represents a successful case for wireless gigabit deployment.
Will my experience match 85.4% gigabit?
Likely yes, unless you fall into the 1% below-10Mbps postcodes. Verify your address with your provider.
How does PL18 rank among Cornish codes?
85.4% gigabit places it third in this batch, behind only PL1 and PL11. It's the highest-performing small Cornish outward code.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL18 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