SS16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 653 postcodes across 3 sectors in Basildon.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
88%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
653
SS16 in Basildon spans 653 postcodes with 89% ultrafast and 88.4% gigabit, with a larger mid-tier contingent than nearby codes.
Broadband speeds in SS16
Share of SS16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 653 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 88.4% of SS16, whilst ultrafast spreads slightly wider to 89%. This 0.6 percentage point gap suggests a handful of properties on cable networks without gigabit fibre. The real story emerges in the distribution: 10.1% sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, larger than typical for Basildon codes. Another 0.1% fall below ultrafast. The code remains broadly fast, but the high mid-tier share reflects incomplete fibre coverage. Speed varies by location. Some clusters have gigabit; others rely on cable. Investment has been uneven.
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
SS16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS16 4 | 227 | 100% | 0% | 92% |
| SS16 5 | 251 | 98% | 0% | 90% |
| SS16 6 | 175 | 100% | 0% | 81% |
All SS16 4 postcodes (227)
All SS16 5 postcodes (251)
All SS16 6 postcodes (175)
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Living in Basildon
No house price data. The mid-tier prevalence (10.1%) is the defining feature of SS16's speed situation.
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
SS16 broadband FAQs
Does SS16 have the same gigabit coverage as SS15?
No. SS16 is at 88.4%, which is lower than typical for the area. The difference is small but material for speed access.
Where do the non-gigabit properties in SS16 end up?
10.1% sit in the 30 to 300Mbps band, unusually high compared to nearby codes, with 0.1% below ultrafast.
Is SS16 less well-connected than neighbouring postcodes?
Moderately. Gigabit and ultrafast are still common, but the 10.1% mid-tier share is larger here than in SS14 or SS15.
Should I check gigabit availability carefully in SS16?
It's worth verifying at the property level, as gigabit is not guaranteed despite covering 88.4% of postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SS16 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