SO45 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 955 postcodes across 6 sectors in New Forest.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
955
SO45 is New Forest's best-connected outward code, with 955 postcodes and ultrafast gigabit coverage reaching 81.6%.
Broadband speeds in SO45
Share of SO45 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 955 postcodes in the district.
This is where full fibre and cable networks converge effectively. Ultrafast gigabit sits at 81.6% of the 955 postcodes, and superfast is nearly universal at 97.7%. The real standout is the compression at the top. 81.6% hit 300+ Mbps, while fewer than 1% fall below 10 Mbps. Fewer than one-third of 1% sit outside the USO, so SO45 is essentially universally served. The speed distribution reveals genuine infrastructure depth rather than patchwork coverage. Most households can assume ultra-speed connectivity as standard. The remaining 16% that lack gigabit typically receive 30 to 300 Mbps superfast tiers.
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
SO45 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SO45 1 | 189 | 93% | 0% | 66% |
| SO45 2 | 147 | 99% | 0% | 83% |
| SO45 3 | 152 | 96% | 0% | 84% |
| SO45 4 | 148 | 99% | 0% | 79% |
| SO45 5 | 195 | 99% | 0% | 89% |
| SO45 6 | 124 | 100% | 0% | 92% |
All SO45 1 postcodes (189)
All SO45 2 postcodes (147)
All SO45 3 postcodes (152)
All SO45 4 postcodes (148)
All SO45 5 postcodes (195)
All SO45 6 postcodes (124)
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Living in New Forest
Among larger New Forest codes, SO45 shows solid infrastructure scale. The combination of high gigabit penetration and minimal tail risk means households here should assume ultrafast-capable connections.
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
SO45 broadband FAQs
Is ultrafast genuinely available across SO45?
Yes, 81.6% of postcodes have gigabit access. Just 1% sit below 10 Mbps, and only 0.3% fall outside the USO. Coverage is consistent and widespread.
What happens if my postcode is in the rare 1% below 10 Mbps?
It's uncommon, but possible. Request a coverage check with providers to understand eligibility for intervention schemes.
Should I assume every SO45 address gets gigabit?
Four in five postcodes do. About one-sixth sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps bracket, so verify your specific address.
What's the typical speed tier for the remaining postcodes?
The 16.1% without gigabit typically occupy 30 to 300 Mbps superfast speeds. It's adequate for most households but below ultra-speed performance.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in SO45 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