PL22 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 209 postcodes across 1 sector in Cornwall.
Gigabit
19%
Superfast
82%
Postcodes
209
PL22 is a 209-postcode Cornish district with weak gigabit penetration and heavy superfast dominance. This is a lower-tier code by Cornish standards.
Broadband speeds in PL22
Share of PL22 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 209 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit coverage is just 18.5% across this 209-postcode district, well below typical Cornish levels, whilst superfast reaches 81.9%. The speed profile is heavily weighted toward mid-tier: 18.5% achieve 300 Mbps-plus gigabit, 63.4% occupy superfast 30-300 Mbps, 7.5% sit below 10 Mbps. About 16 postcodes face sub-10Mbps speeds. Below-USO postcodes account for 2%. No wireless backhaul exists (0%), indicating traditional fibre is the sole delivery technology throughout. PL22 is a single-technology, superfast-dominant district representing earlier infrastructure deployment. Modest by regional standards, but the district delivers reliable coverage where fibre has been deployed.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL22 0 | 209 | 82% | TBC | 19% |
All PL22 0 postcodes (209)
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Living in Cornwall
The absence of wireless suggests PL22's geography favours traditional fibre deployment. Sixty-three per cent superfast means most households cluster in the 30-300 Mbps band without elite tiers.
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
PL22 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit so rare in PL22?
Infrastructure investment prioritised other Cornish districts. PL22 has superfast fibre but lacks newer gigabit-capable networks in PL11 or PL18.
Will I get gigabit in PL22?
Only if you land in the 18.5% with gigabit access. Most (63%) reach superfast 30-300 Mbps.
What's significant about zero wireless?
PL22 is entirely on traditional fibre infrastructure. No wireless fallback. Reliable, but upgrades require copper-cutting investment.
Should I consider other Cornish codes?
Yes. PL22 is lower-tier. PL11, PL18, and PL17 offer significantly better gigabit connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL22 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