S45 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 509 postcodes across 3 sectors in North East Derbyshire.
Full fibre
69%
Gigabit
69%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
509
S45 in Bolsover covers 509 postcodes and represents the most constrained postcode in the cluster, with 68.5% gigabit coverage. Yet it remains broadly serviceable for residents.
Broadband speeds in S45
Share of S45 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 509 postcodes in the district.
S45 achieves 87.5% superfast and 68.5% gigabit across these 509 postcodes, marking a clear drop from other Bolsover postcodes. The speed profile tilts back towards superfast: 68.5% gigabit, 19% in the 30-300 Mbps band, 0.7% below USO. This postcode district lags S42, S43, and S44 noticeably. Roughly one in three premises (around 160 addresses) cannot access gigabit. The below-USO tail of 0.7% is still minimal but slightly higher than S42, suggesting patchier network coverage in parts of S45. FTTP rollout appears least complete here, though coverage remains functional. The speed distribution indicates that superfast infrastructure is prevalent, with gigabit available but not yet universal. For residents choosing S45, broadband availability depends on whether their specific postcode has received fibre or remains on legacy networks.
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
S45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S45 0 | 118 | 59% | 7% | 7% |
| S45 8 | 99 | 90% | 78% | 78% |
| S45 9 | 292 | 99% | 90% | 90% |
All S45 0 postcodes (118)
All S45 8 postcodes (99)
All S45 9 postcodes (292)
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Living in North East Derbyshire
S45 shows the limits of current FTTP rollout in Bolsover. Whilst most premises have superfast access, gigabit remains unavailable to nearly a third. This creates a bifurcated market where some households enjoy gigabit and others must accept 30-300 Mbps.
Remote worker score
93/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
79/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
S45 broadband FAQs
Why is S45 less well-connected than other Bolsover postcodes?
FTTP rollout has been incomplete here. Geography, property density, or cost considerations in the rollout plan may have limited fibre deployment. Fibre-reaching areas do get gigabit, but coverage is not universal.
What's the practical impact of only 68.5% gigabit availability?
One in three premises is limited to superfast at 30-300 Mbps. This remains adequate for most uses, but video-heavy households or remote workers may find it constraining.
Are there any premises in S45 without basic broadband?
Only 0.7% fall below USO, roughly 4 postcodes. Virtually all of S45 meets minimum thresholds.
Could checking a specific postcode reveal gigabit availability?
Yes. Even though only 68.5% of S45 has gigabit, if yours is in that covered portion, you can access gigabit speeds. Check your address with providers directly.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in S45 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