Broadband in St Albans
Coverage, speeds and prices for 4,417 postcodes across 12 postcode districts. Real data from Ofcom, Land Registry and Police.uk.
Superfast
96%
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
89%
Postcodes
4,417
Twelve outward codes feed into the St Albans figures, covering 4,417 postcodes. Gigabit-capable services are available to 88.6% of premises and fewer than 1% of connections sit below 10 Mbps.
Browse St Albans by postcode district
St Albans covers 12 postcode districts with 4,417 postcodes in total. Coverage varies district by district, so pick yours for a full breakdown.
AL1
1,112 postcodes
96% superfast
AL2
710 postcodes
97% superfast
AL3
759 postcodes
94% superfast
AL4
754 postcodes
95% superfast
AL5
1,033 postcodes
98% superfast
AL6
2 postcodes
50% superfast
HP2
7 postcodes
43% superfast
0% full fibre
HP3
3 postcodes
88% superfast
0% full fibre
LU2
3 postcodes
17% superfast
WD25
7 postcodes
67% superfast
WD5
6 postcodes
0% superfast
WD7
21 postcodes
81% superfast
Broadband speeds in St Albans
Share of premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across every St Albans postcode.
St Albans has a strong top end. Nearly nine premises in ten, 88.6% on the latest data, can order gigabit-capable broadband, comfortably enough for households juggling remote work and heavy streaming. Superfast availability is 95.6%. That sits a touch under the UK average of roughly 97%, an odd pairing: plenty of gigabit access above a superfast floor that is marginally thinner than the national norm.
The below-10 Mbps share is 0.9%. Small, though not nothing, and the 12 outward codes in scope, which include HP2 and HP3, will not all look identical at street level. For the roughly 11% of premises without a gigabit option, superfast is the practical ceiling, so comparing on price and guaranteed minimum speed makes more sense than chasing headline figures.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
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St Albans at a glance
For movers, the message is that address-level detail matters more than the district summary. Most of St Albans can order top-tier speeds today, yet a property in the 0.9% slow tail would be a very different proposition for anyone working from home. The averages span 4,417 postcodes, so treat them as a starting point rather than a promise.
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
St Albans broadband FAQs
How common is gigabit-ready broadband in St Albans?
Common. 88.6% of premises can order a gigabit-capable service.
Is superfast coverage in St Albans behind the national picture?
Marginally. 95.6% of premises have a superfast option, against a UK average of about 97%.
How many St Albans connections are stuck under 10 Mbps?
0.9%, a small minority of the 4,417 postcodes measured, though a real handicap where it applies.
What area do the St Albans numbers describe?
Twelve outward codes, including HP2 and HP3.
What does the gap between 95.6% superfast and 88.6% gigabit mean?
That some addresses can get a superfast line but nothing faster. Their upgrade path is limited for now.
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in St Albans 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