ST17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 898 postcodes across 3 sectors in Stafford.
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
898
South Staffordshire (ST17) delivers some of the strongest broadband infrastructure in its region: 87 per cent gigabit availability across 898 postcodes and just 0.6 per cent below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in ST17
Share of ST17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 898 postcodes in the district.
ST17 shows exceptional ultrafast penetration. 87 per cent of the 898 postcodes here can access gigabit-capable networks, while 98.1 per cent receive superfast coverage. Below the 10 Mbps floor, only 0.6 per cent of postcodes (five or six) remain, and the Universal Service Obligation undersupply rate is tiny at 0.2 per cent. The 11 per cent middle-tier population in the 30 to 300 Mbps band are stable mid-speed users. What emerges is a postcode area where gigabit infrastructure dominates, superfast is nearly universal, and the gap below 10 Mbps is negligible. South Staffordshire presents a favourable outcome for households choosing based on connectivity fundamentals rather than postcode luck.
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
1%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ST17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST17 0 | 277 | 95% | TBC | 74% |
| ST17 4 | 274 | 99% | TBC | 92% |
| ST17 9 | 347 | 100% | TBC | 93% |
All ST17 0 postcodes (277)
All ST17 4 postcodes (274)
All ST17 9 postcodes (347)
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Living in Stafford
With 11 per cent of postcodes in the 30 to 300 Mbps middle tier and 87 per cent in the gigabit range, South Staffordshire presents a favourable outcome for most households. The small cohort of below-10 Mbps postcodes may find relief through superfast fibre availability or alternative network assessment.
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
ST17 broadband FAQs
Why is ST17 among the better-connected parts of South Staffordshire?
87 per cent of postcodes here reach gigabit infrastructure, well above regional and national benchmarks, while only 0.6 per cent fall short of basic standards.
What is the breakdown of fast versus mid-speed connectivity in ST17?
87 per cent sit in the 300+ Mbps bracket, 11 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps tier, and less than 1 per cent below 10 Mbps.
How does ST17 compare to surrounding postcode areas?
At 98.1 per cent superfast availability and only 0.2 per cent below the Universal Service Obligation, ST17 outperforms most of its neighbours and the national average.
Should I expect any broadband constraints in ST17?
No. 98.1 per cent superfast availability and 87 per cent gigabit reach mean most households will find reliable connectivity regardless of address.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in ST17 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