PL9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 972 postcodes across 4 sectors in Plymouth.
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
972
PL9 spans 972 postcodes in Plymouth with very strong connectivity. Gigabit-capable broadband reaches 81.4% of properties, and superfast access is near-universal at 94.8%.
Broadband speeds in PL9
Share of PL9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 972 postcodes in the district.
This large urban district of 972 postcodes maintains high-speed provision consistently. 81.4% are gigabit-ready, 94.8% access superfast speeds, indicating thorough cable deployment. The speed split shows 81.9% at 300+ Mbps, delivering premium-tier performance across most neighbourhoods. 13% sit in the 30-300 Mbps tier, perfectly adequate for household needs. Sub-10 Mbps postcodes represent just 1%, and below-USO is virtually absent at 0.2%. Wireless access is minimal at 0.2%. Cable infrastructure carries the complete weight of the network, and the tight clustering of fast speeds across a large postcode footprint reflects mature, thorough urban network planning.
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
<1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PL9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PL9 0 | 126 | 83% | TBC | 11% |
| PL9 7 | 208 | 92% | TBC | 87% |
| PL9 8 | 343 | 97% | TBC | 94% |
| PL9 9 | 295 | 99% | TBC | 93% |
All PL9 0 postcodes (126)
All PL9 7 postcodes (208)
All PL9 8 postcodes (343)
All PL9 9 postcodes (295)
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Living in Plymouth
This is reliable urban broadband. Nearly all households will have gigabit or mid-range capability; slow postcodes are exceptional.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
PL9 broadband FAQs
How consistent is gigabit provision across PL9?
81.4% of postcodes support gigabit, consistent for an urban area of this scale. Fewer than one-fifth sit outside the gigabit tier.
Are there connectivity hotspots or weak zones?
1% report sub-10 Mbps and 0.2% below USO. Essentially, no. PL9 has eliminated slow-speed pockets.
Is mid-range (30-300 Mbps) adequate for household use?
Yes. 13% sit in this tier.fine for streaming, video calls and general browsing. Combined with the 81.4% gigabit, very few households face constraints.
How many postcodes span PL9?
972 postcodes make it a substantial Plymouth area. Managing consistent connectivity across this scale is a feat.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PL9 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