SA4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,113 postcodes across 6 sectors in Swansea.
Gigabit
77%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
1,113
SA4 is Carmarthenshire's best-connected postcode cluster, covering 1,113 addresses. Gigabit capacity reaches 77.3% and superfast is near-universal at 93.1%.
Broadband speeds in SA4
Share of SA4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,113 postcodes in the district.
This is a connectivity success story. Superfast penetration of 93.1% sits well above the expected baseline and reflects focused fibre rollout. Gigabit capacity reaches 77.3%, with 77.6% of postcodes achieving 300+ Mbps speeds. The speed profile is heavily skewed toward the fast end, meaning households here are most likely to experience gigabit-capable connections rather than mid-tier speeds. Only 2% fall below 10 Mbps, by far the smallest tail among comparable districts. Only 0.4% miss Universal Service Obligation thresholds, a near-perfect safety net. The speeds-between-30-and-300-Mbps band accounts for just 15.5% of postcodes, indicating rapid infrastructure upgrade without prolonged intermediate copper stages.
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
6%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SA4 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA4 0 | 89 | 81% | TBC | 80% |
| SA4 3 | 302 | 89% | TBC | 53% |
| SA4 4 | 253 | 99% | TBC | 91% |
| SA4 6 | 143 | 97% | TBC | 94% |
| SA4 8 | 171 | 94% | TBC | 85% |
| SA4 9 | 155 | 95% | TBC | 78% |
All SA4 0 postcodes (89)
All SA4 3 postcodes (302)
All SA4 4 postcodes (253)
All SA4 6 postcodes (143)
All SA4 8 postcodes (171)
All SA4 9 postcodes (155)
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Living in Swansea
The scale here across 1,113 postcodes makes SA4 a major district. The gigabit-to-superfast ratio of 77.3% versus 93.1% is relatively tight, indicating modern fibre or cable deployment across most of the area.
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
SA4 broadband FAQs
How does SA4's gigabit availability compare to other postcodes?
At 77.3%, it's among Wales's strongest, with nearly four in five postcodes qualifying. This is a strategic advantage for remote work and streaming households.
Are there postcodes in SA4 that can't get superfast?
Yes, about one in fourteen postcodes miss superfast (93.1% covered), a tiny minority but worth checking your exact address before moving.
Why is below-10Mbps coverage so low in SA4?
Only 2% of postcodes fall here, suggesting consistent infrastructure investment and minimal geographic isolation across this district.
How quickly could SA4's infrastructure change?
With 93.1% superfast already achieved, incremental gigabit rollout is the likely next phase. This district shows momentum in fibre deployment.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in SA4 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