SY8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 807 postcodes across 4 sectors in Shropshire.
Full fibre
58%
Gigabit
58%
Superfast
79%
Postcodes
807
SY8 encompasses 807 postcodes in Herefordshire, County of. The moderate 30-to-300 Mbps band covers 28%, with faster options available elsewhere in the code.
Broadband speeds in SY8
Share of SY8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 807 postcodes in the district.
The 30-to-300 Mbps speed bracket is the dominant tier in SY8, reaching 28% of postcodes. This band comfortably supports remote work, video calls, streaming and file downloads at speeds matching or exceeding the UK typical of around 75 Mbps. Above this tier, 58% of postcodes achieve gigabit-capable speeds, concentrated where full-fibre networks have deployed to 58% of the district. The gigabit cohort can manage professional-grade workloads: video production, live streaming and simultaneous multi-user data transfer without saturation. Superfast speeds of 30 Mbps and above span 79% of postcodes. This penetration rate falls below the UK average, indicating Herefordshire, County of has ongoing superfast reach. Alternative technologies provide additional coverage to 71% of addresses. 1% of postcodes fall below the 10 Mbps minimum.
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
71%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
SY8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SY8 1 | 300 | 100% | 94% | 94% |
| SY8 2 | 173 | 59% | 42% | 42% |
| SY8 3 | 175 | 58% | 8% | 8% |
| SY8 4 | 159 | 83% | 62% | 62% |
All SY8 1 postcodes (300)
All SY8 2 postcodes (173)
All SY8 3 postcodes (175)
All SY8 4 postcodes (159)
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Living in Shropshire
Herefordshire, County of's mid-speed plurality still delivers what the majority of households need. Gigabit postcodes enable professional and entertainment workloads; all others exceed the UK average.
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
SY8 broadband FAQs
What is the full-fibre coverage in SY8?
Full-fibre networks reach 58% of postcodes in SY8. Within coverage, local providers offer full-fibre packages by request.
Are any postcodes below the Universal Service Obligation floor?
A negligible share, 1%, falls short of the 10 Mbps minimum. Nearly all postcodes in SY8 exceed this threshold and provide functional broadband access.
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 SY8 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 58% of postcodes offers the primary infrastructure. Alternative broadband technologies serve an additional 71% of postcodes where wired options remain under development or impractical.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in SY8 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