PO30 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,058 postcodes across 6 sectors in Isle of Wight.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
71%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
1,058
PO30 on the Isle of Wight spans 1,058 postcodes with 70.6% gigabit availability. The postcode reflects island-scale infrastructure constraints.
Broadband speeds in PO30
Share of PO30 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,058 postcodes in the district.
Isle of Wight's PO30 reaches gigabit in 70.6% of postcodes, a solid showing for an island location given geography and cable deployment costs. The distribution shows 70.6% at 300 Mbps-plus, 17.8% in the 30-300 Mbps band, and 3.9% below 10 Mbps. Island infrastructure requires ferry-dependent cable runs and aerial routes; investment has concentrated in town centres and larger settlements. The 3.9% sub-10 Mbps population is notable, reflecting peripheral and rural coverage gaps typical of island fringe areas. Superfast reaches 88.5%, leaving 11.5% without guaranteed 30 Mbps service. Residents should verify postcodes carefully before relocation; rural addresses may require alternative technologies. Urban and semi-rural postcodes offer strong gigabit prospects; true periphery demands checking with providers.
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
PO30 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO30 1 | 230 | 99% | 0% | 89% |
| PO30 2 | 204 | 89% | TBC | 77% |
| PO30 3 | 134 | 82% | 0% | 35% |
| PO30 4 | 169 | 70% | 0% | 44% |
| PO30 5 | 320 | 93% | 0% | 83% |
| PO30 9 | 1 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
All PO30 1 postcodes (230)
All PO30 2 postcodes (204)
All PO30 3 postcodes (134)
All PO30 4 postcodes (169)
All PO30 5 postcodes (320)
All PO30 9 postcodes (1)
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Living in Isle of Wight
Island geography constrains infrastructure density. Centralised areas have cable; periphery is patchier.
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
PO30 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit on the Isle of Wight here?
About 70.6% of PO30 postcodes are gigabit-capable. Check your specific address, especially if rural.
What proportion struggle with poor broadband?
3.9% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, higher than UK urban average but manageable for an island.
Are there alternatives if gigabit is unavailable?
Most non-gigabit postcodes sit in the 30-300 Mbps band. Some may depend on copper or other technologies.
How does island infrastructure compare to the mainland?
Mainland codes often exceed 90% gigabit. PO30's 70.6% reflects ferry-dependent cabling and density constraints.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO30 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