PL7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 730 postcodes across 4 sectors in Plymouth.
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
730
PL7 covers 730 postcodes in Plymouth where gigabit reaches 78% of properties. Connectivity is strong but slightly below the best-performing Plymouth postcodes.
Broadband speeds in PL7
Share of PL7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 730 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability of 78% across 730 postcodes is solid but lags the top performers elsewhere in Plymouth. 89.2% access superfast broadband. The speed tiers show 78% at 300+ Mbps, enabling high-bandwidth household activity. 11.2% occupy the 30-300 Mbps range, adequate for streaming and browsing. 5.2% report sub-10 Mbps speeds, a notably higher figure than best-connected Plymouth postcodes, suggesting older copper infrastructure remains in some neighbourhoods. Below-USO postcodes are minimal at 0.5%. Wireless access is nearly absent at 1.7%, so cable networks carry the connectivity load.
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
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL7 1 | 187 | 95% | TBC | 78% |
| PL7 2 | 207 | 96% | TBC | 91% |
| PL7 4 | 215 | 96% | TBC | 82% |
| PL7 5 | 121 | 57% | TBC | 48% |
All PL7 1 postcodes (187)
All PL7 2 postcodes (207)
All PL7 4 postcodes (215)
All PL7 5 postcodes (121)
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Living in Plymouth
This is competent urban broadband, not metropolitan-grade. Most households enjoy gigabit or mid-range speeds; a minority remain on legacy infrastructure.
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
PL7 broadband FAQs
Why does PL7 lag other Plymouth postcodes on gigabit?
78% gigabit availability is solid but below PL3-PL6. Older copper lines remain in some neighbourhoods, awaiting cable upgrade.
What proportion of PL7 lacks adequate speeds?
5.2% report sub-10 Mbps, the highest in any Plymouth postcode here. For those premises, a provider upgrade check is worthwhile.
Is this a good area for remote work?
Mostly. 78% have gigabit, and 11.2% sit in mid-range. Only 5.2% are truly slow.fine for most work unless you are in a poorly-served pocket.
How many postcodes fall within PL7?
730 postcodes span this district, a substantial Plymouth area. The mix of modern cable and legacy copper explains the variable connectivity.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL7 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