PO17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 322 postcodes across 2 sectors in Winchester.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
37%
Superfast
84%
Postcodes
322
PO17 marks a sharp transition within Fareham. Gigabit availability drops to 37.2%, with 7.5% of postcodes falling below 10 Mbps. This district reflects patchy infrastructure investment.
Broadband speeds in PO17
Share of PO17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 322 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit speeds reach only 37.2% of the 322 postcodes in PO17, a dramatic fall from the rest of Fareham. Nearly half the postcode (46.2%) sits in the 30-300 Mbps band, a substantial step down from neighbouring codes. Most critically, 7.5% remain below 10 Mbps, marking this as a vulnerability pocket. The superfast standard (30+ Mbps) covers 83.5%, leaving 1% below USO thresholds. Infrastructure patchiness is evident across the postcode. Cable presence is concentrated; legacy copper and other technologies fill remaining gaps. Households here face genuine choice constraints: gigabit is rare, mid-tier options are common, and a persistent tail of underserved premises needs flagging before any move.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PO17 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO17 5 | 205 | 94% | 0% | 42% |
| PO17 6 | 117 | 66% | 0% | 29% |
All PO17 5 postcodes (205)
All PO17 6 postcodes (117)
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Living in Winchester
This postcode breaks the cable-rich pattern of inner Fareham. Plan for cable where available; legacy copper fills remaining gaps.
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
PO17 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit coverage so much lower in PO17?
The postcode sits outside the primary cable footprint. This leaves 62.8% of premises relying on copper or other alternatives.
What is typical download speed in PO17?
37.2% can reach 300 Mbps; 46.2% typically get 30-300 Mbps; 7.5% remain below 10 Mbps.
Will my address definitely have gigabit?
No. Check with providers before moving. The odds are roughly 37 in 100 postcodes, with many alternatives in between.
How many premises here struggle with poor broadband?
About 1% fall below USO standards. While small, this group deserves planning before relocation.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO17 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