PO36 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 542 postcodes across 3 sectors in Isle of Wight.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
542
PO36 on the Isle of Wight covers 542 postcodes with 82.3% gigabit coverage. Infrastructure is strong for island scale.
Broadband speeds in PO36
Share of PO36 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 542 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability of 82.3% across PO36 places it near the middle of the Isle of Wight's range. The speed profile shows 82.3% at 300 Mbps-plus, 12.5% in the 30-300 Mbps band, and 1.3% below 10 Mbps. Superfast reaches 94.7%, ensuring most premises meet broadband floor standards. The postcode shows typical island distribution: cable clustering in towns, mid-speed options in semi-rural areas, a small tail requiring wireless. For households, this means gigabit is common, alternatives are accessible, and risk is low. Island residents in PO36 benefit from geographic concentration that provides better coverage than more rural mainland areas.
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
PO36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO36 0 | 165 | 86% | 0% | 68% |
| PO36 8 | 163 | 98% | 0% | 86% |
| PO36 9 | 214 | 99% | 0% | 91% |
All PO36 0 postcodes (165)
All PO36 8 postcodes (163)
All PO36 9 postcodes (214)
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Living in Isle of Wight
Mid-range island postcode with balanced infrastructure and workable options across settlement types.
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
PO36 broadband FAQs
Can I get gigabit in PO36?
Yes, in 82.3% of postcodes. The remainder typically offer 30-300 Mbps.
How many premises face poor broadband?
1.3% fall below 10 Mbps, a small minority concentrated likely at the postcode's periphery.
What is the typical speed here?
82.3% access gigabit; 12.5% sit at 30-300 Mbps. Most households have solid options.
Should broadband be a factor in choosing an address?
Not significantly. Most postcodes are well-served; check yours to confirm.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO36 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