SA43 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 555 postcodes across 3 sectors in Ceredigion.
Gigabit
28%
Superfast
86%
Postcodes
555
SA43 is Ceredigion's largest cluster here, 555 postcodes with strong superfast penetration but limited gigabit reach. Nearly one in five postcodes rely on fixed wireless infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in SA43
Share of SA43 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 555 postcodes in the district.
Superfast penetration is impressive at 85.8%, suggesting focused fibre deployment in this Ceredigion district. Gigabit trails significantly at 27.7%, meaning well over seven in ten postcodes max out at speeds between 30 and 300 Mbps. That band itself contains 58.1% of postcodes, the highest concentration in this entire batch and marking SA43 as a mid-speed stronghold without modern full-fibre saturation. Below-10Mbps postcodes are modest at 7.9%, reflecting reasonable baseline coverage. The speed-30-300 Mbps concentration of 58.1% indicates a district served primarily by early-generation fibre or mature VDSL networks that reliably deliver superfast but lack gigabit capability. This profile is typical of areas where fibre reached exchanges but did not extend to all 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
18%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SA43 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA43 1 | 194 | 95% | TBC | 19% |
| SA43 2 | 228 | 80% | TBC | 36% |
| SA43 3 | 133 | 82% | TBC | 27% |
All SA43 1 postcodes (194)
All SA43 2 postcodes (228)
All SA43 3 postcodes (133)
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Living in Ceredigion
555 postcodes is a substantial sample. The superfast-to-gigabit gap (85.8% vs 27.7%) and the elevated fixed wireless penetration (17.9%) suggest a district where older fibre or early copper remains dominant, supplemented by wireless for scattered rural premises.
Remote worker score
52/100
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
SA43 broadband FAQs
What's driving the high fixed wireless adoption in SA43?
At 17.9%, it reflects terrain or scattered property patterns where running new cable is inefficient, making fixed wireless a standard strategy.
Why is the 30-300 Mbps band so dominant here?
58.1% of postcodes fall into it, indicating fibre and copper coexist but full fibre (gigabit-capable) hasn't reached most premises yet.
How does SA43's gigabit availability compare to SA42?
SA43 is lower at 27.7% versus SA42's 42.4%, suggesting later fibre rollout or less cable penetration across the same county.
Is superfast a safe expectation for a property in SA43?
Yes, 85.8% of postcodes qualify, so it's the most likely outcome, but 14.2% don't, so a postcode-level check is essential.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SA43 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