SS13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 489 postcodes across 3 sectors in Basildon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
489
SS13 in Basildon spans 489 postcodes with 82.1% gigabit coverage, though 16.8% dip into the 30 to 300Mbps band, higher than neighbouring SS12.
Broadband speeds in SS13
Share of SS13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 489 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit availability at 82.1% shows variation within Basildon. The mid-tier tells the story: 16.8% of SS13 sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, a larger segment than typical. The code is not uniform; some areas have gigabit, others depend on ultrafast cable only. A small 0.4% remain below 10 Mbps. Superfast coverage is nearly complete at 99%, providing a minimum floor. Real-world Ookla data would clarify practical performance. The composition suggests pockets of fibre alongside patchy cable rollout. Speed depends significantly on specific address. Investment has been partial.
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
SS13 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS13 1 | 197 | 98% | 0% | 87% |
| SS13 2 | 135 | 100% | 0% | 60% |
| SS13 3 | 157 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
All SS13 1 postcodes (197)
All SS13 2 postcodes (135)
All SS13 3 postcodes (157)
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Living in Basildon
No house price data. The composition (high gigabit, large mid-tier, and small tail) defines SS13's speed picture.
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
SS13 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit as common in SS13 as in SS12?
No. SS13 has 82.1%, which is notably lower. About one in five postcodes in SS13 lack gigabit access.
What speeds apply to the non-gigabit postcodes in SS13?
16.8% fall into the 30 to 300Mbps band, with a small 0.4% below 10Mbps.
Why is SS13 slower than SS12 when they're both in Basildon?
Rollout within Basildon has been uneven. SS12 has denser gigabit coverage; SS13 relies more on ultrafast cable for its mid-speed tier.
Should I prioritise gigabit specifically when viewing homes in SS13?
It's worth checking at the specific address level. Gigabit availability is common but not guaranteed across SS13.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SS13 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