PL5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 889 postcodes across 4 sectors in Plymouth.
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
889
PL5 covers 889 postcodes in Plymouth with exceptional connectivity. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 92.5% of properties, and fixed wireless supplements standard networks in 29.2% of the area.
Broadband speeds in PL5
Share of PL5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 889 postcodes in the district.
This district exemplifies premium urban broadband infrastructure across 889 postcodes. 92.5% are gigabit-ready via cable networks. An unusual 29.2% also have wireless access, indicating network redundancy or supplementary coverage options. The speed profile is top-heavy. 92.5% enjoy 300+ Mbps for any demanding online activity. 5.1% sit mid-range at 30-300 Mbps, still sufficient for streaming and work. Only 0.2% fall below 10 Mbps, among the lowest rates in the dataset. No postcodes lie below USO thresholds. Wireless here likely functions as a backup or geographic filler rather than primary access, adding resilience to the network.
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
29%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL5 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL5 1 | 241 | 99% | TBC | 95% |
| PL5 2 | 210 | 98% | TBC | 96% |
| PL5 3 | 261 | 97% | TBC | 92% |
| PL5 4 | 177 | 96% | TBC | 85% |
All PL5 1 postcodes (241)
All PL5 2 postcodes (210)
All PL5 3 postcodes (261)
All PL5 4 postcodes (177)
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Living in Plymouth
PL5 residents enjoy both breadth and depth of network choice. Gigabit is ubiquitous; many premises also have wireless fallback.
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
PL5 broadband FAQs
Why does PL5 have fixed wireless if most postcodes already have gigabit?
29.2% of postcodes access fixed wireless alongside gigabit cable. This likely provides redundancy or reaches properties in dense urban areas where wireless backhaul is cost-effective.
Is gigabit guaranteed in PL5?
92.5% of postcodes support gigabit, so it is nearly universal. Fewer than one-tenth sit outside the gigabit tier.
What is the slowest speed tier in PL5?
0.2% report sub-10 Mbps, the scarcest slow-speed concentration anywhere in this batch. Broadband is essentially solved here.
How does PL5 compare to other Plymouth postcodes?
At 92.5% gigabit and 29.2% fixed wireless, it rivals the best-connected urban districts. Few areas in the UK surpass this infrastructure redundancy.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL5 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