SR7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 848 postcodes across 4 sectors in County Durham.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
74%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
848
SR7 covers 848 County Durham postcodes with competent gigabit reach at 74.2%. Ultrafast sits higher at 79.2%.
Broadband speeds in SR7
Share of SR7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 848 postcodes in the district.
County Durham's SR7 shows infrastructure segmentation across its footprint. Ultrafast is 79.2%, showing strong cable reach. Gigabit lags at 74.2%, suggesting cable dominance without universal FTTP gigabit availability. Superfast is 97.2%, reaching most postcodes. The speed distribution is balanced across multiple tiers. 79.2% command 300+ Mbps ultrafast or better speeds, 18% sit in 30 to 300 Mbps superfast range, 1.3% fall below 10 Mbps, and 0.1% miss USO. The gap between ultrafast and gigabit suggests mixed technology strategies in the premium bracket. Cable reaches more postcodes than fibre gigabit does. The 848-postcode scale shows moderate infrastructure complexity. Multiple technology layers are deployed.
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
SR7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SR7 0 | 161 | 92% | 0% | 65% |
| SR7 7 | 245 | 97% | 0% | 72% |
| SR7 8 | 208 | 99% | 0% | 89% |
| SR7 9 | 234 | 99% | 0% | 70% |
All SR7 0 postcodes (161)
All SR7 7 postcodes (245)
All SR7 8 postcodes (208)
All SR7 9 postcodes (234)
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Living in County Durham
With 848 postcodes, SR7 shows how cable and fibre coexist. Cable infrastructure reaches most. Fibre gigabit is concentrated.
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
SR7 broadband FAQs
Why is ultrafast higher than gigabit?
Cable infrastructure reaches 79.2% for ultrafast. Full fibre gigabit reaches only 74.2%, indicating mixed strategies.
If I'm not gigabit, what's my fallback?
Most likely 300+ Mbps cable ultrafast. Superfast at 30 to 300 Mbps is secondary.
How does SR7 perform overall?
SR7 at 74.2% gigabit performs adequately. Ultrafast is more prevalent.
What about the 1.3% below-10 Mbps?
Small but real. Request a check if broadband seems uncertain.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SR7 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