PL23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 168 postcodes across 1 sector in Cornwall.
Gigabit
37%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
168
PL23 covers 168 postcodes in Cornwall with most homes able to access superfast speeds. Gigabit connections have reached over a third of the area.
Broadband speeds in PL23
Share of PL23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 168 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband is available to 91.2% of postcodes, reflecting solid cable deployment across the district. Gigabit availability reaches 37.3%, delivered via cable networks rather than fibre infrastructure. The speed distribution shows a typical mixed-access profile. 38.2% of postcodes fall into the 300+ Mbps bracket, providing premium-tier performance for streaming, gaming and large file transfers. Meanwhile, 53% sit in the 30-300 Mbps range, adequate for household video calls and everyday browsing. Just 0.8% report sub-10 Mbps speeds, and below-USO postcodes account for 0.5%, indicating well-managed coverage across the district despite rural terrain.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL23 1 | 168 | 91% | TBC | 37% |
All PL23 1 postcodes (168)
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Living in Cornwall
Fewer than one postcode in a hundred lacks superfast access, placing this district ahead of many rural areas. Households planning a move here would find gigabit speeds in just over one home in three.
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
PL23 broadband FAQs
What proportion of PL23 has gigabit-capable broadband?
37.3% of postcodes are gigabit-ready, meaning around one home in three. This includes cable-delivered gigabit rather than fibre.
Is anyone still struggling with poor connectivity in this district?
0.5% fall below the Universal Service Obligation minimum of 10 Mbps. For comparison, the UK average below USO is 0.3%, so coverage is broadly in line.
How many postcodes are in PL23?
The district covers 168 postcodes, each potentially serving multiple premises.
Are there areas in PL23 stuck on slow broadband?
0.8% of postcodes report speeds below 10 Mbps. For those premises, a check with your provider is worth a call.options may have improved.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL23 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