ST4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,565 postcodes across 8 sectors in Stoke-on-Trent.
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
1,565
ST4 in Newcastle-under-Lyme is one of the best-connected parts of the region, with 1,565 postcodes and 86.4 per cent gigabit availability, yet 2.2 per cent remain below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in ST4
Share of ST4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,565 postcodes in the district.
ST4's 1,565 postcodes offer strong overall connectivity: 94.4 per cent reach superfast broadband and 86.4 per cent access gigabit-capable infrastructure. The below-10 Mbps rate of 2.2 per cent (35 postcodes) is low but noticeable across this large postcode area. The speed mix is sharp: 86.4 per cent in the 300+ Mbps bracket, 7.9 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps range, and the 2.2 per cent below-standard tail. Zero per cent breach the Universal Service Obligation floor. ST4 demonstrates confident gigabit-network deployment across Newcastle-under-Lyme's urban core. The small below-10 Mbps cohort likely reflects premises scheduled for fibre completion or network topology challenges rather than blanket undersupply.
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
ST4 splits into 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST4 1 | 75 | 84% | TBC | 63% |
| ST4 2 | 168 | 86% | TBC | 77% |
| ST4 3 | 179 | 99% | TBC | 93% |
| ST4 4 | 193 | 88% | TBC | 80% |
| ST4 5 | 204 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
| ST4 6 | 215 | 99% | TBC | 95% |
| ST4 7 | 187 | 91% | TBC | 82% |
| ST4 8 | 344 | 97% | TBC | 87% |
All ST4 1 postcodes (75)
All ST4 2 postcodes (168)
All ST4 3 postcodes (179)
All ST4 4 postcodes (193)
All ST4 5 postcodes (204)
All ST4 6 postcodes (215)
All ST4 7 postcodes (187)
All ST4 8 postcodes (344)
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Living in Stoke-on-Trent
ST4 demonstrates confident deployment of gigabit networks across a substantial urban postcode area. The 2.2 per cent below-10 Mbps cohort likely reflects premises scheduled for fibre completion or network topology challenges. Most households here can expect gigabit-ready options.
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
ST4 broadband FAQs
What proportion of ST4 can access gigabit networks?
86.4 per cent of postcodes reach gigabit-capable infrastructure, putting ST4 among the best-served parts of Newcastle-under-Lyme.
How does ST4 compare to ST5 and ST6 in Newcastle?
ST5 reaches 90.1 per cent gigabit and ST6 reaches 84.7 per cent, so ST4 sits in the middle of its neighbouring postcodes.
Are there postcodes in ST4 below the 10 Mbps baseline?
2.2 per cent (35 of 1,565) fall below 10 Mbps, but none breach the Universal Service Obligation floor, suggesting these are isolated rather than systematic.
What speed tier is most common in ST4?
86.4 per cent of postcodes sit in the 300+ Mbps range, 7.9 per cent in the mid-speed tier, and 2.2 per cent below 10 Mbps.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in ST4 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