PO31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 451 postcodes across 2 sectors in Isle of Wight.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
451
PO31 on the Isle of Wight shows strong cable reach: 92.7% of 451 postcodes access gigabit speeds. Infrastructure concentration is notable for the island.
Broadband speeds in PO31
Share of PO31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 451 postcodes in the district.
PO31 ranks among the Isle of Wight's best-connected postcodes with gigabit reaching 92.7%. Cable density here rivals some mainland areas, reflecting past investment focus and population concentration. Superfast reaches 97.6%, with only 0.5% below 10 Mbps. The speed profile is heavily skewed: 92.7% at gigabit (300+), 4.8% at mid-tier (30-300 Mbps), negligible vulnerability. This suggests a key island population centre or a successful cable-dense corridor where providers prioritised deployment. The postcode delivers predictable, fast connectivity with minimal switching constraints. Island residents in PO31 face comparable broadband choices to many southern English towns, with multiple provider options at gigabit tier.
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
PO31 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO31 7 | 268 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| PO31 8 | 183 | 94% | 0% | 84% |
All PO31 7 postcodes (268)
All PO31 8 postcodes (183)
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Living in Isle of Wight
This postcode is the Isle of Wight's cable flagship, likely urban Ryde or the ferry-adjacent corridor.
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
PO31 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit common in PO31?
Yes. 92.7% of postcodes are gigabit-capable, making it one of the island's best-connected areas.
What if gigabit is not available at my address?
About 22 postcodes sit outside gigabit, typically at 30-300 Mbps speeds.
Is there a slow-broadband problem here?
Minimal. Only 0.5% fall below 10 Mbps, and 97.6% achieve superfast standards.
How typical is this for the Isle of Wight?
PO31 is above average for the island. Gigabit reach of 92.7% exceeds most island postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO31 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