SR1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 280 postcodes across 3 sectors in Sunderland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
44%
Superfast
78%
Postcodes
280
SR1 covers 280 Sunderland postcodes and tells a challenging story. Gigabit reaches only 44.2%.
Broadband speeds in SR1
Share of SR1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 280 postcodes in the district.
Sunderland's SR1 code reveals connectivity strain. Gigabit is 44.2%. Superfast is 77.6%, indicating substantial postcodes lack ultrafast speeds. The speed distribution concerns. 47.3% claim 300+ Mbps ultrafast or better. 30.3% occupy 30 to 300 Mbps. 0.6% fall below 10 Mbps, zero miss USO. The compression toward middling speeds and low gigabit share suggest infrastructure gaps in this sector of the city. SR1 is Sunderland's most challenged code. Speed variability across the 280 postcodes is significant. Multiple speed tiers are present.
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
0%
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
SR1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR1 1 | 89 | 65% | 0% | 17% |
| SR1 2 | 115 | 90% | 0% | 81% |
| SR1 3 | 76 | 73% | 0% | 21% |
All SR1 1 postcodes (89)
All SR1 2 postcodes (115)
All SR1 3 postcodes (76)
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Living in Sunderland
With 280 postcodes, SR1 represents Sunderland's weaker connectivity. Households should budget for middling superfast rather than gigabit performance.
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
SR1 broadband FAQs
Why is gigabit so rare in SR1?
At 44.2%, less than half. SR1 may represent older urban areas where gigabit deployment lags.
How does SR1 perform overall?
SR1 is Sunderland's weakest code. Gigabit is conditional and speed variance is high.
What speeds should I expect in SR1?
Odds are roughly even between gigabit and middling superfast. Variability is high, so verify your postcode.
Is the 0.6% below-10 Mbps concerning?
Negligible in isolation, but SR1's low superfast share means some postcodes sit in slower tiers. Request a check.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR1 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