PL20 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 502 postcodes across 2 sectors in West Devon.
Gigabit
55%
Superfast
78%
Postcodes
502
PL20 covers 502 South Hams postcodes with solid gigabit availability and high wireless prevalence. Broadband here is modern with wireless as primary delivery.
Broadband speeds in PL20
Share of PL20 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 502 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 54.9% across this 502-postcode South Hams district, superfast 78.4%. The speed profile: 54.9% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 23.5% occupy superfast 30-300 Mbps, 10.9% sit below 10 Mbps. About 55 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds, a meaningful tail. Below-USO postcodes account for 2.8%. Wireless backhaul is substantial at 53.5%, more than half this district, meaning most gigabit access flows through tower-based infrastructure rather than fibre. The 10.9% below-10Mbps share indicates significant connectivity deprivation in specific postcodes. PL20's infrastructure diversity reflects South Hams terrain complexity.
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
3%
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
PL20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL20 6 | 240 | 72% | TBC | 41% |
| PL20 7 | 262 | 84% | TBC | 68% |
All PL20 6 postcodes (240)
All PL20 7 postcodes (262)
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Living in West Devon
Wireless backhaul at 53.5% makes PL20 wireless-dependent. For households requiring ultra-reliable fibre, availability is scarce.
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
PL20 broadband FAQs
Why is wireless so dominant in PL20?
South Hams' complex rural geography and dispersed communities make wireless deployment more economical than fibre trenching.
Is wireless gigabit sufficient for home working?
Generally yes. Weather sensitivity and network congestion reduce reliability versus fibre.
What's concerning about the 10.9% below-10Mbps share?
It represents genuine deprivation. About 55 postcodes remain on legacy infrastructure, unsuitable for modern working.
Should I verify technology type in PL20?
Yes. Technology type significantly affects reliability expectations. Ask your provider explicitly about fibre versus wireless.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL20 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