PL27 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 577 postcodes across 2 sectors in Cornwall.
Gigabit
70%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
577
PL27 spans 577 postcodes in Cornwall where gigabit-capable infrastructure reaches 70% of properties. Fixed wireless makes a notable contribution, serving nearly one home in five.
Broadband speeds in PL27
Share of PL27 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 577 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit coverage is strong at 70%, supported by both wireless and cable networks. Wireless access accounts for 19.8% of the 577 postcodes, a substantial presence that bridges connectivity gaps in dispersed settlements. The speed distribution reflects this mixed-access model. 70% hit 300+ Mbps, enabling premium-tier online activity. 21% occupy the 30-300 Mbps space, perfectly adequate for household broadband needs. Only 2.5% fall short of 10 Mbps. Below USO thresholds sit just 0.5%. This blended infrastructure approach allows faster connectivity rollout than single-technology deployments might achieve in 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
20%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL27 6 | 284 | 94% | TBC | 58% |
| PL27 7 | 293 | 88% | TBC | 82% |
All PL27 6 postcodes (284)
All PL27 7 postcodes (293)
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Living in Cornwall
Fixed wireless has made this district notably more connected than peers without it. Households here benefit from technology choices that skip long cable runs to reach isolated postcodes.
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
PL27 broadband FAQs
What role does fixed wireless play in PL27's connectivity?
19.8% of postcodes rely on fixed wireless, which makes up a meaningful chunk of the high-speed access here. It fills the gap where traditional broadband cannot economically reach.
Can I get gigabit here?
70% of postcodes are gigabit-ready, blending cable and fixed-wireless capacity. It is not universal, but most neighbourhoods will offer it.
What speeds will I see if I move to PL27?
70% of postcodes deliver 300+ Mbps. The remaining 21% sit in mid-range (30-300 Mbps), so you are unlikely to face slow connectivity unless in a few isolated pockets.
Are there postcodes in PL27 that still lack adequate speeds?
2.5% report sub-10 Mbps. For those premises, a supplier check may reveal fixed wireless or new cable builds that have launched since your last inquiry.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL27 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