ST9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 334 postcodes across 2 sectors in Staffordshire Moorlands.
Gigabit
61%
Superfast
86%
Postcodes
334
ST9 (Staffordshire Moorlands) is the smallest postcode in this batch at 334 postcodes, with 60.9 per cent gigabit coverage and 4.9 per cent below 10 Mbps, a more rural connectivity profile.
Broadband speeds in ST9
Share of ST9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 334 postcodes in the district.
ST9's 334 postcodes show rural connectivity patterns. 85.8 per cent qualify for superfast broadband, but gigabit coverage drops to 60.9 per cent. The below-10 Mbps rate of 4.9 per cent (16 postcodes) is among the highest in the moorlands batch. The speed split is: 60.9 per cent at 300+ Mbps, 24.9 per cent at 30 to 300 Mbps, and 4.9 per cent below 10 Mbps. The Universal Service Obligation shortfall is negligible at 0.2 per cent. ST9 diverges notably from its moorland neighbours ST2 and ST8. The 24.9 per cent middle-tier population and 4.9 per cent below-10 Mbps cohort suggest rural or dispersed settlement, where fibre deployment has been less complete than in nearby urban or semi-urban zones.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
ST9 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST9 0 | 154 | 90% | TBC | 68% |
| ST9 9 | 180 | 83% | TBC | 55% |
All ST9 0 postcodes (154)
All ST9 9 postcodes (180)
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Living in Staffordshire Moorlands
ST9 diverges notably from its moorland neighbours ST2 and ST8. The 24.9 per cent middle-tier population and 4.9 per cent below-10 Mbps cohort suggest rural or dispersed settlement, where fibre deployment has been less complete than in nearby urban or semi-urban zones.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
ST9 broadband FAQs
Why is ST9 less connected than ST2 and ST8?
ST9's 60.9 per cent gigabit rate is substantially lower than ST2 (92.5 per cent) and ST8 (71.2 per cent), reflecting more dispersed settlement or delayed fibre rollout.
What percentage of ST9 sits below superfast speeds?
14.2 per cent of postcodes (48 of 334) fall below 30 Mbps, including the 4.9 per cent below 10 Mbps.
Should I expect broadband delays in ST9?
Postcodes in ST9 warrant individual checking. The 4.9 per cent below-10 Mbps rate and 24.9 per cent middle-speed proportion mean outcomes vary significantly.
What is the scale of ST9 compared to other postcodes in this batch?
At 334 postcodes, ST9 is one of the smallest areas listed here, suggesting a more rural or tightly defined geographic extent.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in ST9 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