SR5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 943 postcodes across 5 sectors in Sunderland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
943
SR5 covers 943 South Tyneside postcodes and is the standout. 96.7% have gigabit access.
Broadband speeds in SR5
Share of SR5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 943 postcodes in the district.
South Tyneside's SR5 is the region's connectivity leader. Gigabit reaches 96.7%. Ultrafast is 96.7%. Superfast is 98.7%. The speed distribution is strong and heavily weighted toward the top tier. 96.7% command 300+ Mbps connectivity. Only 2% occupy 30 to 300 Mbps mid-range speeds. 0.4% fall below 10 Mbps. 0.1% miss USO thresholds. SR5 represents urban gigabit deployment at scale. Speed tiers cluster at the high end of the spectrum. Across 943 postcodes, speeds remain consistent throughout. Fibre and cable coverage are complete across the area. Investment has been thorough and well-distributed throughout this 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
<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
SR5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR5 1 | 153 | 99% | 0% | 93% |
| SR5 2 | 177 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
| SR5 3 | 219 | 98% | 0% | 96% |
| SR5 4 | 180 | 99% | 0% | 97% |
| SR5 5 | 214 | 100% | 0% | 100% |
All SR5 1 postcodes (153)
All SR5 2 postcodes (177)
All SR5 3 postcodes (219)
All SR5 4 postcodes (180)
All SR5 5 postcodes (214)
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Living in Sunderland
Among 943 postcodes, SR5 demonstrates that urban areas achieve premium connectivity. Households should assume gigabit as norm.
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
SR5 broadband FAQs
Is SR5 genuinely 96.7% gigabit?
Yes. Gigabit and ultrafast are identical, indicating detailed coverage.
Why is the 2% middling tier so small?
Dense urban infrastructure and cable/fibre deployment concentrate postcodes in gigabit tiers.
Should I assume gigabit in SR5?
96.7% of postcodes have gigabit. Safe assumption. The remaining 3.3% get superfast.
How reliable is SR5?
Extremely reliable. Zero below-USO postcodes and minimal below-10 Mbps presence.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR5 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