TD8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 259 postcodes across 1 sector in Scottish Borders.
Full fibre
78%
Gigabit
78%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
259
Scottish Borders' TD8 spans 259 postcodes with superfast at 97.7% and full fibre reaching 78.2%. Gigabit capability is available to 78.2% of premises.
Broadband speeds in TD8
Share of TD8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 259 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre passes 78.2% of TD8 postcodes, placing this Scottish Borders outcode above the UK's 69% gigabit average. Gigabit availability matches fibre exactly, indicating a fibre-dominant postcode with minimal alternative technologies. Superfast coverage reaches 97.7%, leaving fewer than 2.3% on older networks. The speed distribution shows 78.2% gigabit-capable, 19.5% in the superfast band, and 0.2% below Universal Service Obligation thresholds. TD8 reflects a Scottish Borders postcode where fibre-to-the-premises modernisation has reached most premises, and legacy infrastructure serves only a small minority. Nearly four-fifths of households have already transitioned to gigabit-capable networks.
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
2%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TD8 splits into 1 postcode sector. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD8 6 | 259 | 98% | 78% | 78% |
All TD8 6 postcodes (259)
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Living in Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders' TD8 has benefited from solid fibre investment, positioning most residents with modern infrastructure. The postcode shows strong connectivity across the board.
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
TD8 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit common in Scottish Borders' TD8?
Yes. 78.2% of premises can access gigabit via full fibre, above the UK average.
What's available for residents without fibre?
About one-fifth have superfast access (30-60 Mbps). Fewer than 1% lack even superfast speeds.
How does TD8 stack up against other Scottish Borders postcodes?
At 78.2% full fibre, TD8 is among the best-connected in the region.
Are there connectivity gaps in TD8?
Very few. 97.7% have superfast or better, and only 0.2% sit below Universal Service Obligation minima.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TD8 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