PR5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 972 postcodes across 5 sectors in South Ribble.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
972
PR5, another Chorley postcode, encompasses 972 addresses with strong gigabit prevalence. 89% access cable speeds above 300 Mbps, and only 0.2% fall below the Universal Service Obligation.
Broadband speeds in PR5
Share of PR5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 972 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit capability reaches 89% of PR5, delivered by cable networks. Fixed wireless provides supplementary coverage at 9.3%. The speed profile is tightly skewed upward: 89% at gigabit, 9.1% at 30-300 Mbps, 0.2% below 10 Mbps. That 0.2% represents approximately two postcodes district-wide, an outstanding result. Superfast coverage reaches 98%. Cable networks dominate PR5, with gigabit as the predominant access mode across most of the area. Households on cable infrastructure enjoy reliable high-speed performance for multitasking, streaming, and conferencing. The small 9.1% intermediate band typically occupies postcodes beyond cable deployment or served by partial infrastructure. Wireless technology provides backup where cable isn't present, though its availability is limited at 9.3%. The near-universal absence of unserved postcodes makes PR5 a strong choice for those prioritising reliable connectivity.
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
9%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
PR5 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR5 0 | 145 | 95% | 0% | 75% |
| PR5 4 | 225 | 99% | 0% | 95% |
| PR5 5 | 217 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| PR5 6 | 284 | 98% | 0% | 92% |
| PR5 8 | 101 | 99% | 0% | 73% |
All PR5 0 postcodes (145)
All PR5 4 postcodes (225)
All PR5 5 postcodes (217)
All PR5 6 postcodes (284)
All PR5 8 postcodes (101)
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Living in South Ribble
PR5 is well-wired. The standard expectation is gigabit cable access; a small minority operate on mid-speed services. The risk of poor broadband is negligible, making relocation decisions straightforward.
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
PR5 broadband FAQs
Is PR5 better-connected than PR4?
Significantly. PR5 reaches 89% gigabit; PR4 reaches 67.5%. The postcodes differ in geography and infrastructure investment.
What are the odds my PR5 postcode gets sub-10Mbps broadband?
Roughly 1 in 500. This is exceptional, one of the best results in this batch. Poor connectivity here is vanishingly rare.
Does fixed wireless matter much in PR5?
At 9.3%, it's a minor feature. Most postcodes are cable-served; FWA is typically a backup or a solution for isolated addresses.
Can I assume my speed will be gigabit if I move to PR5?
Nine in ten postcodes have gigabit access. The remaining tenth typically receive 30-100 Mbps. Always check your exact postcode before committing.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in PR5 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