ST16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 858 postcodes across 4 sectors in Stafford.
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
93%
Postcodes
858
ST16 in Stafford is among the better-connected parts of the region, with eight in ten postcodes reaching gigabit-capable infrastructure. The 858 postcodes here enjoy near-universal superfast coverage and minimal below-standard premises.
Broadband speeds in ST16
Share of ST16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 858 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit infrastructure reaches 82.1 per cent of postcodes, while only 0.2 per cent fall below 10 Mbps as a near-absent underserved tail. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) passes 93.1 per cent of postcodes. The speed distribution skews heavily toward the top tier: 82.1 per cent in the 300+ Mbps band and 11 per cent in the middle range (30 to 300 Mbps). Coverage across the 858 postcodes is remarkably tight. Two postcodes sit below 10 Mbps despite superfast being nominally available at 93 per cent penetration, suggesting infrastructure gaps rather than deployment failure. Remote workers and households needing consistent gigabit access will find ST16 reliably supportive for streaming, video conferencing, and simultaneous multi-user demand.
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
9%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ST16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST16 1 | 347 | 99% | TBC | 96% |
| ST16 2 | 150 | 86% | TBC | 59% |
| ST16 3 | 333 | 98% | TBC | 85% |
| ST16 9 | 28 | 3% | TBC | 3% |
All ST16 1 postcodes (347)
All ST16 2 postcodes (150)
All ST16 3 postcodes (333)
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Living in Stafford
ST16 offers one of the lowest rates of below-standard premises in its region. Households here have minimal risk of broadband undersupply, though those occasional postcodes without gigabit access may need to assess superfast alternatives if remote work is planned.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
ST16 broadband FAQs
How reliable is gigabit coverage in ST16?
82.1 per cent of postcodes can reach gigabit-capable networks. This is above the UK average of 69 per cent for premises with full fibre or gigabit cable access.
What's the rate of postcodes below 10 Mbps in ST16?
Only 0.2 per cent (two postcodes of 858) fall below the Universal Service Obligation floor.
Why does superfast pass 93 per cent but gigabit only reaches 82 per cent in ST16?
The 11 per cent gap sits in the 30 to 300 Mbps middle tier. These postcodes have adequate mid-speed networks but lack gigabit infrastructure.
Which speed band accounts for most postcodes in ST16?
82.1 per cent of postcodes sit in the 300+ Mbps tier, meaning gigabit-capable infrastructure is the modal outcome for this postcode area.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in ST16 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