ST5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 2,013 postcodes across 10 sectors in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
2,013
ST5 (Newcastle-under-Lyme) is the second-largest postcode here with 2,013 premises and 90.1 per cent gigabit coverage, making it one of the region's strongest performers.
Broadband speeds in ST5
Share of ST5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 2,013 postcodes in the district.
ST5's substantial 2,013 postcodes deliver strong connectivity: 97.5 per cent reach superfast speeds and 90.1 per cent access gigabit-capable networks. Below-10 Mbps premises are rare at 0.9 per cent (18 postcodes), and the Universal Service Obligation shortfall is minimal at 0.2 per cent. The speed distribution is lopsided toward the top: 90.1 per cent at 300+ Mbps, 7.3 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps middle band, and 0.9 per cent below 10 Mbps. ST5 demonstrates mature and extensive gigabit rollout across Newcastle-under-Lyme's urban core. Nine in ten postcodes sit in the fastest bracket, indicating fibre-to-premises or gigabit-cable saturation. This area is exceptionally well-suited for bandwidth-intensive work and multiple simultaneous users.
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
ST5 splits into 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST5 0 | 237 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
| ST5 1 | 172 | 98% | TBC | 86% |
| ST5 2 | 227 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
| ST5 3 | 236 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
| ST5 4 | 140 | 95% | TBC | 85% |
| ST5 5 | 132 | 80% | TBC | 43% |
| ST5 6 | 218 | 95% | TBC | 90% |
| ST5 7 | 238 | 99% | TBC | 94% |
| ST5 8 | 220 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
| ST5 9 | 193 | 100% | TBC | 95% |
All ST5 0 postcodes (237)
All ST5 1 postcodes (172)
All ST5 2 postcodes (227)
All ST5 3 postcodes (236)
All ST5 4 postcodes (140)
All ST5 5 postcodes (132)
All ST5 6 postcodes (218)
All ST5 7 postcodes (238)
All ST5 8 postcodes (220)
All ST5 9 postcodes (193)
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Living in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST5 demonstrates mature and extensive gigabit rollout across a large urban postcode area. Nine in ten postcodes sit in the fastest bracket, indicating fibre-to-premises or gigabit-cable saturation. This area is exceptionally well-suited for bandwidth-intensive work and services.
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
ST5 broadband FAQs
What makes ST5 one of Newcastle's best-connected postcodes?
90.1 per cent reach gigabit-capable networks, the highest rate in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Combined with 97.5 per cent superfast availability, ST5 offers near-universal modern connectivity.
How rare is a postcode in ST5 below 10 Mbps?
0.9 per cent of the 2,013 postcodes (18 total) fall below 10 Mbps. This is among the lowest rates in the batch.
What is the speed composition of ST5?
90.1 per cent sit at 300+ Mbps, 7.3 per cent at 30 to 300 Mbps, and 0.9 per cent below 10 Mbps. This shows a decisive tilt toward gigabit.
Should I expect broadband limitations in ST5?
No. With 97.5 per cent superfast and 90.1 per cent gigabit coverage, ST5 is among the least likely postcodes in the region to face constraints.
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Every postcode in ST5 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