ST7 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,344 postcodes across 5 sectors in Newcastle-under-Lyme.
Gigabit
70%
Superfast
95%
Postcodes
1,344
ST7 covers 1,344 postcodes across Cheshire East with 70.5 per cent ultrafast availability. Connectivity here is reliable but lags some neighbouring Staffordshire areas.
Broadband speeds in ST7
Share of ST7 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,344 postcodes in the district.
ST7 shows a middle-tier connectivity profile. 95 per cent of the 1,344 postcodes reach superfast speeds, 70.5 per cent access ultrafast (300+ Mbps), and gigabit availability is 69.8 per cent. The below-10 Mbps rate is low at 0.9 per cent (12 postcodes), with zero per cent Universal Service Obligation shortfall. The speed distribution splits two ways: 70.5 per cent in the 300+ Mbps band, 24.5 per cent in the 30 to 300 Mbps middle tier, and 0.9 per cent below 10 Mbps. ST7 differs from nearby Staffordshire areas. The 24.5 per cent middle-tier share is substantial, reflecting a mixed-deployment code where gigabit is common but not universal.
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
ST7 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST7 1 | 242 | 98% | TBC | 95% |
| ST7 2 | 359 | 98% | TBC | 77% |
| ST7 3 | 253 | 90% | TBC | 61% |
| ST7 4 | 314 | 99% | TBC | 89% |
| ST7 8 | 176 | 87% | TBC | 1% |
All ST7 1 postcodes (242)
All ST7 2 postcodes (359)
All ST7 3 postcodes (253)
All ST7 4 postcodes (314)
All ST7 8 postcodes (176)
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Living in Newcastle-under-Lyme
ST7 differs from the Staffordshire moorlands and urban centres nearby. The 24.5 per cent middle-tier cohort is substantial, reflecting a mixed-deployment postcode area where gigabit networks are prevalent but not yet ubiquitous. Households here sit in transition between mid-speed and ultrafast delivery.
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
ST7 broadband FAQs
Why does ST7 have lower gigabit coverage than nearby Staffordshire postcodes?
ST7 is 69.8 per cent gigabit-capable, compared to 87 to 92 per cent in ST2, ST3, and ST17. Cheshire East's infrastructure investment has followed a different rollout pattern.
What percentage of ST7 sits in the middle-speed (30 to 300 Mbps) tier?
24.5 per cent is a notably higher proportion than in Staffordshire postcodes where gigabit dominates. This reflects Cheshire East's mixed deployment.
Are there any postcodes in ST7 below basic standards?
0.9 per cent of postcodes (12 of 1,344) sit below 10 Mbps, a low rate consistent with national undersupply levels.
Is ST7 suitable for remote work and high-speed needs?
70.5 per cent have gigabit access, so it's suitable for most but not as uniform as nearby Staffordshire areas. Postcode-level checks are prudent.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in ST7 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