PL3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 681 postcodes across 3 sectors in Plymouth.
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
681
PL3 covers 681 postcodes in Plymouth with exceptional connectivity across the board. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 96.7% of properties, and superfast access is nearly universal at 99.2%.
Broadband speeds in PL3
Share of PL3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 681 postcodes in the district.
This is metropolitan-grade broadband. Gigabit availability of 96.7% means virtually every home in the 681 postcodes can step up to ultra-premium speeds. The speed distribution reflects thorough cable upgrade investment. 96.9% of postcodes hit the 300+ Mbps tier, enabling uncompromised streaming, large file handling, and multiple simultaneous connections. Only 2.3% occupy the 30-300 Mbps range. Below-USO postcodes sit at 0%, and sub-10 Mbps speeds are found in just 0.2% of the area. This represents near-universal gigabit coverage, characteristic of densely served urban 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
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
11%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL3 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL3 4 | 213 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| PL3 5 | 246 | 99% | TBC | 97% |
| PL3 6 | 222 | 98% | TBC | 94% |
All PL3 4 postcodes (213)
All PL3 5 postcodes (246)
All PL3 6 postcodes (222)
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Living in Plymouth
Urban Plymouth residents enjoy infrastructure parity with the most connected parts of the UK. Broadband is rarely a constraint for work, entertainment, or IoT device performance here.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
PL3 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit standard in PL3?
96.7% of postcodes support gigabit, so nearly every premises can access it. Ultra-fast broadband is the baseline here, not a luxury add-on.
Are there any slow zones in PL3?
0.2% report sub-10 Mbps speeds, and 0% sit below USO thresholds. Essentially, the district has eliminated broadband as a problem.
Can I work from home reliably in PL3?
Yes. 96.9% of postcodes deliver 300+ Mbps, eliminating upload/download bottlenecks for video calls, file transfers, or cloud backups.
How does PL3 compare to surrounding postcode areas?
At 96.7% gigabit, it outpaces most neighbouring districts. Urban Plymouth benefits from dense cable and fibre networks.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL3 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