PO38 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 589 postcodes across 3 sectors in Isle of Wight.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
61%
Superfast
85%
Postcodes
589
PO38 on the Isle of Wight shows lower connectivity: only 60.6% gigabit reach across 589 postcodes. This postcode reflects rural and peripheral infrastructure constraints.
Broadband speeds in PO38
Share of PO38 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 589 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability drops to 60.6% in PO38, the lowest so far in this Isle of Wight batch. The speed distribution widens: 60.6% at gigabit, 24.8% at 30-300 Mbps, and 5.1% below 10 Mbps. This postcode sits at the island's connectivity edge, where cable investment thins and legacy copper or wireless provide alternatives. Superfast reaches 85.4%, indicating that a meaningful 14.6% tier sits outside the 30 Mbps floor. Households here need realistic expectations and per-address checking. Rural premises may need to accept wireless or copper limits; semi-urban addresses often have better options. This postcode requires planning before relocating.
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
PO38 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO38 1 | 257 | 98% | 0% | 76% |
| PO38 2 | 169 | 71% | 0% | 39% |
| PO38 3 | 163 | 81% | 0% | 60% |
All PO38 1 postcodes (257)
All PO38 2 postcodes (169)
All PO38 3 postcodes (163)
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Living in Isle of Wight
Island periphery with noticeably patchier infrastructure. Not a problem zone, but requires due diligence.
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
PO38 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit coverage lower here?
PO38 sits at the island's edges, where cable density thins and legacy infrastructure remains common.
How bad is the slow-broadband issue?
5.1% fall below 10 Mbps. Not catastrophic, but notable. Check your postcode.
What speeds should I realistically expect?
60.6% gigabit, 24.8% at 30-300 Mbps, with 5.1% at risk. Mid-tier becomes the default assumption.
Can I get 30 Mbps reliably?
85.4% of postcodes meet superfast. About 15% sit outside this floor.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO38 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