RG19 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 461 postcodes across 4 sectors in West Berkshire.
Full fibre
80%
Gigabit
80%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
461
RG19 encompasses 461 postcodes in Basingstoke and Deane. Gigabit-capable full fibre reaches 80.3%, but a larger population still operates on mid-range speeds.
Broadband speeds in RG19
Share of RG19 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 461 postcodes in the district.
RG19 encompasses 461 postcodes in Basingstoke and Deane, where coverage splits noticeably between high-speed and mid-range tiers. Superfast reaches 94%, gigabit covers 80.3%, and real-world testing shows 80.8% achieve 300+ Mbps. A significant cohort of 13.2% report 30-300 Mbps capacity, and a small fraction (0.4%) fall below superfast. This profile reflects a district where network investment has progressed substantially but economic factors or geography have limited universal gigabit deployment. Gigabit postcodes support any household use. Mid-range postcodes work well for streaming and video calls but offer less capacity if multiple household members work simultaneously online. The geographic variation in available speeds is worth checking before committing to a premises.
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
RG19 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RG19 3 | 139 | 100% | 92% | 92% |
| RG19 4 | 161 | 95% | 82% | 82% |
| RG19 6 | 14 | 64% | 16% | 16% |
| RG19 8 | 147 | 91% | 74% | 74% |
All RG19 3 postcodes (139)
All RG19 4 postcodes (161)
All RG19 6 postcodes (14)
All RG19 8 postcodes (147)
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Living in West Berkshire
Homes with mid-range speeds can stream and video-call without major issue, but household with multiple simultaneous high-demand users may notice constraints. Gigabit availability is worth checking.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
RG19 broadband FAQs
What percentage of RG19 has full fibre?
80.3% of postcodes have gigabit-capable full fibre.
Are there postcodes with poor speeds in RG19?
13.2% have 30-300 Mbps available. These are still usable but lower-capacity than gigabit options.
Will my family of remote workers get gigabit?
Depends on your postcode. 80.3% do; confirm your address to see if it qualifies.
Is RG19 improving its broadband?
Fibre investment is ongoing in the area. Check with providers about planned upgrades for your postcode.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in RG19 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