SR4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 952 postcodes across 5 sectors in Sunderland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
952
SR4 spans 952 Sunderland postcodes where gigabit reaches 87.2%.
Broadband speeds in SR4
Share of SR4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 952 postcodes in the district.
Sunderland's SR4 sits in the strong performance tier for this city. Gigabit reaches 87.2% of postcodes, demonstrating solid infrastructure investment. Ultrafast is 87.7%, indicating strong cable and fibre coverage throughout. Superfast is 95.8%, reaching most households. The speed distribution is strong and well-weighted. 87.7% command 300+ Mbps gigabit or ultrafast speeds, 8.1% occupy 30 to 300 Mbps superfast tiers, 2.1% fall below 10 Mbps, and 0.1% miss USO. SR4 is consistently served across its scale with minor low-speed tail. The 952-postcode scale shows reliable deployment throughout Sunderland. Fibre and cable infrastructure are fully deployed. Speed outcomes are predominantly in the premium bracket. Performance is consistent.
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
SR4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR4 0 | 183 | 94% | 0% | 87% |
| SR4 6 | 202 | 96% | 0% | 84% |
| SR4 7 | 219 | 100% | 0% | 87% |
| SR4 8 | 194 | 99% | 0% | 92% |
| SR4 9 | 154 | 89% | 0% | 87% |
All SR4 0 postcodes (183)
All SR4 6 postcodes (202)
All SR4 7 postcodes (219)
All SR4 8 postcodes (194)
All SR4 9 postcodes (154)
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Living in Sunderland
At 952 postcodes, SR4 is Sunderland's second-largest code. It maintains the city's pattern of strong urban gigabit with occasional gaps.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
SR4 broadband FAQs
Where does SR4 rank for connectivity?
Strong tier. Gigabit at 87.2% is solidly premium.
Should I expect gigabit in SR4?
Gigabit reaches 87.2%, probable. The remaining 12.8% get middling or superfast tiers.
How many postcodes lack superfast?
Just 4.2%. Superfast is effectively universal.
What about the 2.1% below-10 Mbps?
Small but real. Request a check to understand eligibility for intervention schemes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR4 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