SY13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 864 postcodes across 4 sectors in Shropshire.
Full fibre
63%
Gigabit
63%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
864
SY13 spans 864 postcodes across the Cheshire East boundary and exhibits characteristic rural-urban connectivity mixed. Gigabit networks cover 63.4%, whilst fixed wireless reaches 30.3%.
Broadband speeds in SY13
Share of SY13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 864 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 86.9% of the district. Gigabit-capable networks serve 63.4% of postcodes, with real-world speeds showing 62.1% of premises download at 300 Mbps-plus. A substantial 24.8% experience the 30-300 Mbps tier, indicating a shift toward lower-speed premises compared to more urban districts. Fixed wireless provides alternatives to 30.3% of postcodes. Just 1% falls below USO standards. The 864-postcode district spans the boundary between Shropshire and Cheshire East, which often means mixed network investment strategies. The higher proportion of mid-range speeds reflects typical rural connectivity patterns.
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
30%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SY13 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY13 1 | 296 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
| SY13 2 | 222 | 82% | 26% | 26% |
| SY13 3 | 155 | 78% | 44% | 44% |
| SY13 4 | 191 | 81% | 70% | 70% |
All SY13 1 postcodes (296)
All SY13 2 postcodes (222)
All SY13 3 postcodes (155)
All SY13 4 postcodes (191)
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Living in Shropshire
SY13's speed distribution reflects the gradual transition from Cheshire's industrial areas to open countryside. Residents in the 30-300 Mbps category should assess whether speeds meet their work-from-home or household needs.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
SY13 broadband FAQs
Why does SY13 have more 30-300 Mbps postcodes than neighbouring urban areas?
Rural areas typically have older networks or lighter fibre deployment, leading to fewer ultra-high-speed connections.
Is gigabit available across SY13?
63.4% of the 864 postcodes support gigabit. The remainder rely on fixed wireless or copper networks.
How many postcodes have inadequate broadband?
Only 1% fall below USO standards, but verify your address specifically.
Is SY13 in Shropshire or Cheshire?
SY13 straddles the Shropshire postcode area and extends into Cheshire East.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SY13 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