SR2 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 844 postcodes across 4 sectors in Sunderland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
844
SR2 spans 844 Sunderland postcodes and dominates the region's connectivity situation. Gigabit reaches 94.6%.
Broadband speeds in SR2
Share of SR2 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 844 postcodes in the district.
Sunderland's SR2 is the connectivity anchor for the city's gigabit deployment. Gigabit penetration reaches 94.6%, reflecting full fibre and cable coverage. Ultrafast matches at 94.6%, suggesting both technologies deliver high speeds here. Superfast is 99.1%, reaching virtually every postcode. The speed distribution is heavily weighted toward performance tiers. 94.6% hit 300+ Mbps, only 4.5% sit in 30 to 300 Mbps, zero fall below 10 Mbps, and zero miss USO. This code's uniformity and concentration at the top reflects premium infrastructure. Urban-scale gigabit deployment is strong across 844 postcodes. Coverage is essentially universal across the code.
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
SR2 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR2 0 | 266 | 99% | 0% | 96% |
| SR2 7 | 224 | 99% | 0% | 89% |
| SR2 8 | 163 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| SR2 9 | 191 | 99% | 0% | 98% |
All SR2 0 postcodes (266)
All SR2 7 postcodes (224)
All SR2 8 postcodes (163)
All SR2 9 postcodes (191)
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Living in Sunderland
Among Sunderland's 844 postcodes, SR2 shows urban gigabit deployment at its peak. Households can assume ultrafast speeds are standard.
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
SR2 broadband FAQs
Is SR2 genuinely 94.6% gigabit?
Yes. Gigabit and ultrafast are identical, indicating extensive cable and fibre coverage.
How well does SR2 perform overall?
Exceptionally. 94.6% gigabit with zero below-10 Mbps postcodes.
Are any postcodes below 10 Mbps in SR2?
No. Zero below-10 Mbps. SR2 is universally served.
What if my postcode is in the 4.5% middling bracket?
You get 30 to 300 Mbps superfast. No poor-performance tail exists.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR2 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