SR6 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 731 postcodes across 4 sectors in Sunderland.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
731
SR6 spans 731 South Tyneside postcodes with solid gigabit reach at 89.6%.
Broadband speeds in SR6
Share of SR6 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 731 postcodes in the district.
South Tyneside's SR6 is very strong with exceptional uniformity across postcodes. Gigabit reaches 89.6%, reflecting strong infrastructure investment. Ultrafast is 90.2%, indicating strong cable and fibre presence. Superfast is 99.2%, reaching virtually all postcodes. The speed distribution is weighted heavily toward premium tiers. 90.2% achieve 300+ Mbps gigabit or ultrafast speeds, 9.1% sit in 30 to 300 Mbps superfast range, zero fall below 10 Mbps, and zero miss USO. SR6's absence of underserved postcodes is distinctive. The 731-postcode scale shows consistent deployment throughout. Speed is concentrated at the high end. Fibre and cable infrastructure are fully deployed. Investment is clearly visible throughout.
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
SR6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR6 0 | 138 | 100% | 0% | 87% |
| SR6 7 | 253 | 98% | 0% | 83% |
| SR6 8 | 137 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| SR6 9 | 203 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
All SR6 0 postcodes (138)
All SR6 7 postcodes (253)
All SR6 8 postcodes (137)
All SR6 9 postcodes (203)
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Living in Sunderland
SR6 maintains South Tyneside's pattern of urban-scale gigabit with exceptional uniformity.
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
SR6 broadband FAQs
Is SR6's zero below-10 Mbps significant?
Yes. SR6 has zero below-10 Mbps, which is very clean. Only one other code matches this.
How does SR6 perform overall?
Very strongly. Gigabit at 89.6% and zero below-10 Mbps.
What's the alternative to gigabit?
9.1% of postcodes sit in 30 to 300 Mbps superfast. Only non-gigabit tier.
Is SR6 reliable?
Yes. Zero below-USO postcodes and zero below-10 Mbps make it exceptionally consistent.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR6 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