PO40 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 290 postcodes across 1 sector in Isle of Wight.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
290
PO40 on the Isle of Wight covers 290 postcodes with 80.6% gigabit availability. Infrastructure is strong for island mid-tier.
Broadband speeds in PO40
Share of PO40 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 290 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 80.6% of PO40's postcodes, placing it in the island's upper-mid range. The speed profile is 80.6% at gigabit, 17.7% at 30-300 Mbps, with only 0.3% below 10 Mbps. Superfast coverage of 98.3% is excellent for island scale, indicating dependable backbone infrastructure. The postcode has minimal connectivity issues: virtually no sub-10 Mbps risk, strong gigabit dominance, workable mid-tier alternatives. Residents face choice and flexibility; broadband is not a concern for relocation decisions. The postcode's profile suggests population clustering or successful cable build-out.
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
PO40 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO40 9 | 290 | 98% | 0% | 81% |
All PO40 9 postcodes (290)
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Living in Isle of Wight
Island postcode with strong infrastructure. Reliable for residential and remote working.
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
PO40 broadband FAQs
What is gigabit availability in PO40?
80.6% of postcodes are gigabit-capable.
How many premises struggle with poor broadband?
Only 0.3% fall below 10 Mbps, virtually negligible.
If gigabit is unavailable, what are typical speeds?
17.7% sit at 30-300 Mbps. Nearly all postcodes have solid options.
Is this a good choice for a family relocation?
Yes. Connectivity is strong for island scale, with minimal risk.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PO40 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