SP5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,015 postcodes across 5 sectors in Wiltshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
58%
Superfast
89%
Postcodes
1,015
SP5 covers 1,015 Dorset postcodes where infrastructure is moderate. Below-10 Mbps postcodes represent 4.7%, a notable concern.
Broadband speeds in SP5
Share of SP5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,015 postcodes in the district.
This Dorset code reveals connectivity challenges at scale. Gigabit is 57.8%. Superfast is 88.8%, leaving room for slower alternatives. The tail problem is acute. 4.7% fall below 10 Mbps, and 1.9% miss USO entirely. Wireless serves 1.6% of postcodes, a supplementary option in gaps where traditional infrastructure is absent. The distribution is broad. 57.8% claim 300+ Mbps, 30.9% occupy 30 to 300 Mbps, and the remainder sit lower. SP5 represents rural Dorset where infrastructure strain is evident. Scale hampers uniform gigabit deployment. Multiple technology layers are needed.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SP5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP5 1 | 214 | 84% | 0% | 56% |
| SP5 2 | 224 | 84% | 0% | 28% |
| SP5 3 | 243 | 94% | 0% | 81% |
| SP5 4 | 136 | 96% | 0% | 68% |
| SP5 5 | 198 | 89% | 0% | 59% |
All SP5 1 postcodes (214)
All SP5 2 postcodes (224)
All SP5 3 postcodes (243)
All SP5 4 postcodes (136)
All SP5 5 postcodes (198)
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Living in Wiltshire
With 1,015 postcodes, SP5 is Dorset's second-largest code. Households considering Dorset should distinguish between codes; SP5's challenges are real.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
SP5 broadband FAQs
Should I be concerned about the 4.7% below-10 Mbps rate?
Yes. Nearly one in 20 postcodes is severely underserved. Request a coverage check.
What's the role of wireless technology in SP5?
1.6% of postcodes use wireless, likely in rural areas where fibre is absent. It's a meaningful supplement.
How uneven is Dorset for broadband?
Significantly. SP5 at 57.8% gigabit varies from other postcodes depending on infrastructure investment.
How many postcodes in SP5 sit between superfast and gigabit?
30.9%, over one-quarter. If not gigabit, middling superfast is typical.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SP5 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