TA4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 915 postcodes across 4 sectors in Somerset.
Full fibre
43%
Gigabit
43%
Superfast
82%
Postcodes
915
Mid Devon's TA4 comprises 915 postcodes with above-average superfast deployment at 82.2%, though full fibre still reaches only 42.7%. A small fixed wireless footprint at 8.2% adds alternative gigabit routes for premises without fibre.
Broadband speeds in TA4
Share of TA4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 915 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre has passed 42.7% of premises, placing this outcode above the lowest tiers but below the UK's 69% average. Gigabit availability matches fibre exactly, with fixed wireless contributing 8.2% of total provision. Superfast reaches 82% of households, comfortably outpacing the below-superfast tail at 17.8%. The split between gigabit-capable (42.7%) and superfast-only (39.5%) reflects a region in transition where older infrastructure still carries more than one-third of premises, but newer fibre has arrived across 915 postcode districts. Mixed-technology rollout here combines both fibre-to-the-premises and fixed wireless links. Below 2.1% remain unserved by Universal Service Obligation baseline speeds, leaving most premises with at least adequate connectivity options.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
8%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TA4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TA4 1 | 205 | 80% | 34% | 34% |
| TA4 2 | 254 | 80% | 45% | 45% |
| TA4 3 | 249 | 89% | 59% | 59% |
| TA4 4 | 207 | 80% | 29% | 29% |
All TA4 1 postcodes (205)
All TA4 2 postcodes (254)
All TA4 3 postcodes (249)
All TA4 4 postcodes (207)
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Living in Somerset
Mid Devon shows a mature deployment of mixed-age infrastructure. Over four in ten households have already transitioned to gigabit-capable networks, whether fibre or fixed wireless, while another 40% remain on dependable superfast. The fixed wireless presence at 8.2% signals that topography or deployment economics favour wireless in parts of this area, extending access to postcodes fibre may have skipped.
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
TA4 broadband FAQs
Does TA4 have better fibre coverage than nearby postcodes?
At 42.7%, full fibre is above some neighbouring outward codes but trails the UK average. Mid Devon sits in a middle tier - better served than more rural districts, but behind urban centres and high-priority deployment zones.
Can I rely on fixed wireless if my premises don't have fibre?
Fixed wireless is present at 8.2%, but availability is postcode-dependent. Test signal strength and weather resilience before committing. Wired fibre remains more stable if available.
What's the typical broadband experience in TA4?
Most homes here have access to superfast or better. Gigabit reaches 42% of postcodes; 39.5% sit in the 30-300 Mbps band. Very few lack basic speed thresholds.
Should I factor broadband into a house-hunting decision in Mid Devon?
Fibre availability varies significantly by postcode. Before committing to a purchase or rental, request a formal check from your provider, especially if speeds above superfast matter to you.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TA4 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