ST3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,628 postcodes across 7 sectors in Stoke-on-Trent.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,628
ST3 (Stafford) is the largest and best-connected postcode in this batch: 1,628 postcodes with 89.1 per cent gigabit coverage and only 0.6 per cent below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in ST3
Share of ST3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,628 postcodes in the district.
ST3 dominates the batch by scale and performance. At 1,628 postcodes, it is the largest area here. 97.4 per cent enjoy superfast availability and 89.1 per cent reach gigabit-capable networks. Only 0.6 per cent (ten postcodes) fall below 10 Mbps, and 0 per cent breach the Universal Service Obligation floor. The speed distribution is decisive: 89.1 per cent in the 300+ Mbps tier, 8.3 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps middle range, and the 0.6 per cent underserved tail. This is modern urban gigabit deployment at scale. The concentration of high-speed premises, combined with near-zero undersupply, makes ST3 among the most reliably connected postcode areas in the region.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ST3 splits into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST3 1 | 207 | 95% | TBC | 70% |
| ST3 2 | 188 | 97% | TBC | 91% |
| ST3 3 | 174 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
| ST3 4 | 223 | 98% | TBC | 94% |
| ST3 5 | 280 | 98% | TBC | 90% |
| ST3 6 | 229 | 99% | TBC | 98% |
| ST3 7 | 327 | 95% | TBC | 87% |
All ST3 1 postcodes (207)
All ST3 2 postcodes (188)
All ST3 3 postcodes (174)
All ST3 4 postcodes (223)
All ST3 5 postcodes (280)
All ST3 6 postcodes (229)
All ST3 7 postcodes (327)
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Living in Stoke-on-Trent
ST3 represents modern urban gigabit deployment at scale. The concentration of high-speed premises, with very few underserved areas, makes this among the most reliably connected postcode areas in the region. Households and businesses can assume strong fibre-based networks throughout.
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
ST3 broadband FAQs
How many premises in ST3 can reliably support gigabit-speed remote work?
89.1 per cent of the 1,628 postcodes here reach gigabit-capable networks, a benchmark outcome for well-planned urban rollout.
Are there any postcodes in ST3 below the Universal Service Obligation standard?
No. Zero per cent of ST3 postcodes fall short of the 10 Mbps floor as a compliance matter, though 0.6 per cent sit there regardless.
What percentage of ST3 sits in the middle (30 to 300 Mbps) speed tier?
8.3 per cent occupy the middle range, an unusually low proportion reflecting the area's maturity and gigabit focus.
Is ST3 a reliable choice for connectivity-dependent work?
Yes. With 97.4 per cent superfast and 89.1 per cent gigabit availability, ST3 offers the stability that remote workers and streaming households require.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in ST3 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