SA5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 743 postcodes across 5 sectors in Swansea.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
743
SA5 is Swansea's premium tier, 743 postcodes with exceptional gigabit penetration and superfast near-universal. Fixed wireless reaches over half of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in SA5
Share of SA5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 743 postcodes in the district.
Superfast and gigabit reach 95.3% and 89.1% respectively, reflecting concentrated urban and suburban fibre investment across this Swansea tier. 89.4% of postcodes deliver 300+ Mbps, a speed profile skewed dramatically toward the fast end. Only 2% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, one of the tightest tails across this batch. Universal Service thresholds are met at all but 0.1% of postcodes. The speeds between 30 and 300 Mbps account for 5.9% of postcodes, minimal and indicating rapid upgrade to gigabit-capable networks without prolonged intermediate stages. The speed distribution is top-heavy, a pattern distinct from rural districts where mid-tier bands dominate. This urban density translates to near-universal access to high-speed infrastructure across 743 postcodes.
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
52%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SA5 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA5 4 | 157 | 95% | TBC | 81% |
| SA5 5 | 145 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| SA5 7 | 155 | 83% | TBC | 72% |
| SA5 8 | 142 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| SA5 9 | 144 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
All SA5 4 postcodes (157)
All SA5 5 postcodes (145)
All SA5 7 postcodes (155)
All SA5 8 postcodes (142)
All SA5 9 postcodes (144)
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Living in Swansea
743 postcodes is substantial. The gigabit-to-superfast ratio (89.1% vs 95.3%) is the tightest yet, and the 51.5% fixed wireless rate is unique, suggesting either network diversity strategy or area-specific infrastructure patterns.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
SA5 broadband FAQs
Why is fixed wireless so common in SA5 despite excellent fibre coverage?
51.5% penetration at this density likely reflects network choice or backup diversity for urban/suburban households, not necessity.
How does SA5's gigabit availability rank nationally?
At 89.1%, it's among the UK's strongest, a major draw for remote workers and households requiring high throughput.
Is there any postcode in SA5 that can't achieve superfast speeds?
Only 4.7%, making superfast nearly universal here, a stark contrast to rural areas in this batch.
What percentage of SA5 faces connectivity challenges?
Only 0.1% fall below Universal Service thresholds, and 2% below 10 Mbps, making access barriers essentially non-existent.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SA5 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