Remote Work Suitability Score

Score any UK postcode out of 100 for working from home, based on broadband availability and real measured speeds.

Enter a postcode above to calculate your remote work score.

How the score works

The score weighs the connectivity that matters most for remote work. Gigabit availability earns up to 40 points, since full-fibre lines handle video calls, screen sharing and large uploads with ease. Ultrafast availability earns up to 25 points and superfast up to 20. Where Ookla Speedtest data exists, real measured download speeds add up to 15 points. If superfast coverage falls below half of premises, the score is capped, because unreliable basic connectivity undermines everything else.

What the bands mean

70 to 100: Excellent. Ideal for full-time remote working.
45 to 69: Good. Most remote work tasks will be fine.
25 to 44: Fair. Some limitations to be aware of.
0 to 24: Poor. Significant barriers to remote work.

Why broadband decides it

A stable connection is the single biggest factor in whether a postcode suits home working. Video calls need a dependable 5 to 10 Mbps, but shared households, cloud backups and large file transfers push real needs far higher. Full-fibre availability also signals future-proofing, since copper-based services are being phased out. For transport links, mobile signal and local amenities, open the full postcode report linked with your score.