SY4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,062 postcodes across 5 sectors in Shropshire.
Full fibre
55%
Gigabit
55%
Superfast
80%
Postcodes
1,062
SY4 comprises 1062 postcodes in Shropshire. Gigabit coverage reaches 55%, delivering the fastest available speeds where full fibre has been deployed.
Broadband speeds in SY4
Share of SY4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,062 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit-capable networks serve 55% of postcodes in SY4, concentrated where full-fibre rollout has progressed to 55% of the district. Gigabit speeds support the most demanding household uses: video production, large file management, remote server hosting and simultaneous multi-gigabit transfers operate without bandwidth constraints. The faster tier, reaching 300 Mbps and above, accounts for 56% of postcodes. Below gigabit speeds, 25% of postcodes operate in the moderate 30-to-300 Mbps band, still well above the UK typical of approximately 75 Mbps and adequate for everyday household and work tasks. Superfast speeds of 30 Mbps or above reach 80% of postcodes. Supplementary broadband technologies cover an additional 44% of postcodes. 1% of postcodes remain below the Universal Service Obligation floor.
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
44%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SY4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY4 1 | 142 | 75% | 55% | 55% |
| SY4 2 | 145 | 84% | 58% | 58% |
| SY4 3 | 214 | 84% | 44% | 44% |
| SY4 4 | 263 | 76% | 49% | 49% |
| SY4 5 | 298 | 83% | 67% | 67% |
All SY4 1 postcodes (142)
All SY4 2 postcodes (145)
All SY4 3 postcodes (214)
All SY4 4 postcodes (263)
All SY4 5 postcodes (298)
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Living in Shropshire
Shropshire demonstrates mixed infrastructure maturity, with gigabit homes enabling professional workloads and mid-speed homes serving mainstream needs. Both tiers outpace the UK average significantly.
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
SY4 broadband FAQs
What is the full-fibre coverage in SY4?
Full-fibre networks reach 55% of postcodes in SY4. Within coverage, local providers offer full-fibre packages by request.
What about postcodes below the 10 Mbps standard?
1% of postcodes in SY4 fall below the Universal Service Obligation floor. These addresses may qualify for targeted intervention schemes or alternative service delivery methods.
How do speed tiers translate into household capability?
This band accommodates video calling, cloud work and streaming effectively. Concurrent household use and professional work become viable at gigabit speeds. All tiers in SY4 above the mid-speed band exceed the UK typical download of roughly 75 Mbps.
How do full fibre and alternative technologies compare?
Full-fibre deployment to 55% of postcodes offers the primary infrastructure. Alternative broadband technologies serve an additional 44% of postcodes where wired options remain under development or impractical.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SY4 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