PL21 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 647 postcodes across 2 sectors in South Hams.
Gigabit
47%
Superfast
85%
Postcodes
647
PL21 spans 647 South Hams postcodes with moderate gigabit penetration and substantial wireless infrastructure. Broadband here shows mixed deployment success.
Broadband speeds in PL21
Share of PL21 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 647 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability stands at 47.3%, superfast at 85%. The speed breakdown: 47.3% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 37.8% occupy superfast 30-300 Mbps, 5.6% sit below 10 Mbps. About 36 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds. Below-USO postcodes are marginal at 1.2%. Wireless backhaul reaches 43.8%, indicating nearly half the district relies on wireless infrastructure. PL21 captures a transition zone: half the postcodes have gigabit (many via wireless), half remain on superfast or slower tiers. This mixed-deployment profile is typical for mid-tier rural districts.
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
44%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL21 0 | 346 | 83% | TBC | 47% |
| PL21 9 | 301 | 87% | TBC | 48% |
All PL21 0 postcodes (346)
All PL21 9 postcodes (301)
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Living in South Hams
The 37.8% superfast concentration means a plurality operate at 30-300 Mbps, adequate for most tasks but without gigabit headroom.
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
PL21 broadband FAQs
What's typical broadband experience in PL21?
Split roughly: 47% get gigabit, 38% get superfast 30-300 Mbps, with a small slow tail. Variation is significant across postcodes.
Is 43.8% wireless problematic?
Not inherently. But weather and network load affect reliability more than fibre-based customers experience.
How does PL21 compare to PL20?
PL21 has lower gigabit share but higher superfast concentration. Wireless rates are similar across both districts.
Should remote workers verify their exact postcode?
Absolutely. 5.6% of postcodes sit below 10 Mbps. Gap between gigabit and slow is wide; verification is essential.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL21 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