ST6 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,622 postcodes across 8 sectors in Stoke-on-Trent.
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,622
ST6 spans 1,622 postcodes in Newcastle-under-Lyme with 84.7 per cent gigabit reach and only 0.9 per cent below 10 Mbps, a solid performer across its coverage area.
Broadband speeds in ST6
Share of ST6 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,622 postcodes in the district.
ST6 shows consistent high-speed availability: 96.7 per cent of its 1,622 postcodes qualify for superfast broadband, 84.7 per cent reach gigabit, and only 0.9 per cent (15 postcodes) sit below 10 Mbps. The Universal Service Obligation compliance rate is 100 per cent. Speed distribution clusters heavily in the gigabit tier at 84.7 per cent, with 12 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps band and 0.9 per cent below 10 Mbps. ST6 occupies the lower end of gigabit performance among Newcastle postcodes, yet still delivers gigabit-capable networks to most households. The 12 per cent mid-tier cohort is substantial but perfectly adequate for typical household usage, video conferencing, and simultaneous device demands.
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
ST6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST6 1 | 189 | 98% | TBC | 94% |
| ST6 2 | 140 | 85% | TBC | 70% |
| ST6 3 | 141 | 99% | TBC | 73% |
| ST6 4 | 171 | 94% | TBC | 69% |
| ST6 5 | 259 | 98% | TBC | 88% |
| ST6 6 | 266 | 99% | TBC | 93% |
| ST6 7 | 180 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
| ST6 8 | 276 | 96% | TBC | 83% |
All ST6 1 postcodes (189)
All ST6 2 postcodes (140)
All ST6 3 postcodes (141)
All ST6 4 postcodes (171)
All ST6 5 postcodes (259)
All ST6 6 postcodes (266)
All ST6 7 postcodes (180)
All ST6 8 postcodes (276)
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Living in Stoke-on-Trent
ST6 occupies the lower end of gigabit performance among Newcastle postcodes, yet still delivers gigabit-capable networks to most households. The 12 per cent mid-tier cohort is substantial and perfectly adequate for typical household usage.
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
ST6 broadband FAQs
How does ST6's gigabit coverage compare to ST5 and ST4?
ST6 reaches 84.7 per cent gigabit, versus 90.1 per cent for ST5 and 86.4 per cent for ST4. All three are strong performers.
What proportion of ST6 sits outside the gigabit band?
15.3 per cent of postcodes fall below the 300 Mbps threshold (12 per cent at 30 to 300 Mbps and 0.9 per cent below 10 Mbps).
Are any postcodes in ST6 below the Universal Service Obligation floor?
No. All postcodes in ST6 meet or exceed the 10 Mbps baseline.
Which speed tier is most prevalent in ST6?
84.7 per cent sit in the 300+ Mbps gigabit-capable band, making it the standard outcome for ST6 postcodes.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in ST6 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