Broadband in TR26 3JA

St. Ives is home to TR26 3JA. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

71.4% of premises at TR26 3JA can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 71.4% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 71.4% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode.

The speed distribution at TR26 3JA tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 28.6% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 71.4% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Translating the numbers at TR26 3JA into daily use gives a clearer picture.

FWA broadband has not reached TR26 3JA yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

0% of premises at TR26 3JA fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Flood risk at TR26 3JA is rated Medium. Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed.

The three most common bands are D (25%), C (20%), E (20%). Band D corresponds to 1991 property values of £68,001 to £88,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at TR26 3JA is available across 95% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for TR26 3JA: remote working 35/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

TR26 3JA falls within the Cornwall local authority area. The immediate area is St. Ives, a distinct community within the wider district. The TR26 postcode area contains 643 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across TR26 ranges from 0% to 100%. TR26 3JA is below the area average of 94%.

Not every property at TR26 3JA gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

St. Ives offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

What does all of this mean for someone considering TR26 3JA? Cornwall as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. St. Ives has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for St. Ives. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for TR26 3JA. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the St. Ives hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.