PO15 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 685 postcodes across 3 sectors in Fareham.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
685
PO15 serves Fareham with strong ultrafast reach: 95.5% of the 685 postcodes can access gigabit speeds. Cable infrastructure dominates the market.
Broadband speeds in PO15
Share of PO15 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 685 postcodes in the district.
Cable networks passing 95.4% of postcodes mean gigabit speeds are standard across most of PO15. The gigabit footprint sits just fractionally behind superfast coverage (98.3%), indicating only a handful of premises remain on slower packages. The speed profile is heavily skewed toward the fast end: 95.5% enjoy 300 Mbps-plus performance, 2.8% occupy the 30-300 Mbps band, and only 0.4% remain below 10 Mbps. Remote workers, businesses, and households with demanding applications will find gigabit abundant and switching options numerous. This narrow tail of slower speeds reflects localised coverage anomalies rather than systematic infrastructure gaps. Switching decisions in PO15 centre on provider reputation, price points, and contract length rather than broadband availability. The postcode exemplifies mature cable roll-out in suburban zones.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PO15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO15 5 | 232 | 99% | 0% | 95% |
| PO15 6 | 224 | 97% | 0% | 94% |
| PO15 7 | 229 | 99% | 0% | 98% |
All PO15 5 postcodes (232)
All PO15 6 postcodes (224)
All PO15 7 postcodes (229)
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Living in Fareham
With nearly 96% of postcodes passing gigabit-capable cable, PO15 presents minimal coverage risk for household switching. The sub-10 Mbps population is vanishingly small.
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
PO15 broadband FAQs
How many postcodes in PO15 can access gigabit broadband?
Approximately 655 of the 685 postcodes (95.4%) are passed by gigabit-capable networks.
What happens if gigabit is not available at my address?
The alternatives are typically faster than average. Fewer than 3% sit outside the gigabit tier, mostly in the 30-300 Mbps range.
Is slow broadband a major issue in PO15?
No. Only 0.4% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, making this one of the lowest vulnerable populations in the region.
Should I check availability before moving house?
Gigabit is so widespread that most addresses will have options. Verify coverage at your specific postcode to confirm.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO15 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