SO24 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 435 postcodes across 2 sectors in Winchester.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
45%
Superfast
71%
Postcodes
435
SO24 is the smallest district in this batch at 435 postcodes in Basingstoke and Deane, with fragmented connectivity and the highest slow-speed tail.
Broadband speeds in SO24
Share of SO24 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 435 postcodes in the district.
SO24 has sharp connectivity splits. Only 45% of postcodes access gigabit, and superfast reaches just 71%, well below the UK average. The speed distribution is highly split: 45% hit 300+ Mbps, 26% sit in 30-300, and 24.9% fall below 10 Mbps. That slow-speed tail is the worst in all 25 codes in this batch, indicating severe underinvestment in places. A further 4.1% sit below the USO minimum, meaning roughly one in twenty-four postcodes fails the legal standard. Nearly a quarter of SO24 faces broadband constraints. SO24 is Basingstoke's most under-served postcode district. Those considering a move or remote work should verify broadband carefully. Check your address before committing.
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
4%
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
SO24 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO24 0 | 185 | 53% | 0% | 46% |
| SO24 9 | 250 | 84% | 0% | 45% |
All SO24 0 postcodes (185)
All SO24 9 postcodes (250)
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Living in Winchester
SO24 is Basingstoke's most under-served postcode district. Those considering a move or remote work should treat broadband verification as essential. Check your address before deciding.
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
SO24 broadband FAQs
Is SO24 unusually poorly connected?
Yes. The proportion below 10 Mbps is the worst rate in this 25-code batch, and gigabit coverage is among the weakest.
Can I work from home in SO24?
Not reliably everywhere. A significant proportion of postcodes sit below 10 Mbps, which is far below what remote work typically requires. Check your address carefully.
Why is SO24 weaker than SO21?
SO21 has 29% gigabit; SO24 has 45%. But SO24's slow-speed tail is proportionally much worse, making it the more problematic code overall.
What are my options if my SO24 postcode is in the slowest tier?
Contact your providers about available alternatives. Infrastructure upgrades may be planned, but do not assume they are imminent.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SO24 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