SS17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 767 postcodes across 4 sectors in Thurrock.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
767
SS17 in Basildon covers 767 postcodes and represents the lower end of this cluster: 85.1% gigabit, 11.5% in the 30 to 300Mbps band, and 1.9% below 10Mbps.
Broadband speeds in SS17
Share of SS17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 767 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit coverage in SS17 drops to 85.1%, the lowest of the Basildon SS codes profiled here. More tellingly, 11.5% sit in the 30 to 300Mbps range, the largest mid-tier slice in this Basildon set, and a concerning 1.9% remain below 10Mbps. Wireless covers 2.1%, offering a marginal supplement. The postcode shows clear stratification: strong gigabit core, substantial mid-tier, and a visible tail. This is where infrastructure investment becomes uneven across the postcode. 767 postcodes means roughly 15 locations fall below 10Mbps speeds. The distribution is markedly different from SS14 or SS15.
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
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SS17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS17 0 | 231 | 98% | 0% | 91% |
| SS17 7 | 215 | 100% | 0% | 93% |
| SS17 8 | 186 | 98% | 0% | 93% |
| SS17 9 | 135 | 87% | 0% | 52% |
All SS17 0 postcodes (231)
All SS17 7 postcodes (215)
All SS17 8 postcodes (186)
All SS17 9 postcodes (135)
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Living in Thurrock
No house price data. The speed spread from gigabit to below 10Mbps suggests postcodes affected by delayed fibre or cable rollout.
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
SS17 broadband FAQs
How does SS17 compare to other Basildon postcodes?
It's the slowest in this cluster. 85.1% gigabit, 11.5% in the 30 to 300Mbps band, and 1.9% below 10Mbps.
Are there postcodes in SS17 without adequate broadband?
Yes. 1.9% sit below 10Mbps, and another 11.5% are limited to 30 to 300Mbps speeds.
Will wireless help unserved areas in SS17?
Wireless covers 2.1% of postcodes, so it's a partial fallback but not a complete solution.
Should I check broadband carefully before moving to SS17?
Definitely. Speed varies significantly across SS17. Request a quote from providers at your specific address.
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources