TN29 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 519 postcodes across 2 sectors in Folkestone and Hythe.
Gigabit
46%
Superfast
79%
Postcodes
519
TN29 in Folkestone and Hythe splits sharply: gigabit reaches 46% of postcodes, but 12% lie below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in TN29
Share of TN29 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 519 postcodes in the district.
This 519-postcode area reveals significant digital inequality. Urban cores enjoy gigabit connectivity (46%), underpinned by 81% fixed wireless penetration in those zones. The remaining postcodes scatter across the speed tiers: 33% sit in the 30-300 Mbps range for basic household use, but 12% languish below 10 Mbps - roughly 62 postcodes where upload times drag and video calls stutter. Below-USO postcodes are negligible at 0.4%. Superfast availability of 79% shows infrastructure exists across most of the district, yet the slow tail of 12% persists stubbornly despite that. This imbalance points to geographic factors or uneven network investment within the short distance of this outward code.
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
81%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TN29 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN29 0 | 260 | 84% | TBC | 46% |
| TN29 9 | 259 | 74% | TBC | 47% |
All TN29 0 postcodes (260)
All TN29 9 postcodes (259)
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Living in Folkestone and Hythe
The 12% below-10 Mbps figure dwarfs the UK average. For property hunters, precise postcodes matter enormously; two adjacent codes can differ by five speed tiers.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
TN29 broadband FAQs
What's the broadband divide in TN29?
Gigabit covers 46% of postcodes, but 12% remain below 10 Mbps. This five-fold inequality suggests infrastructure investment has been selective.
How much does fixed wireless support TN29's speeds?
81% of ultrafast postcodes rely on fixed wireless - cable and wireless dominate. That's higher than TN28, indicating even less fibre presence.
Should I assume gigabit is available in TN29?
Only in half the district (46%). The other half needs explicit speed checks; 12% will find broadband insufficient for modern use.
How does TN29 compare to TN28 nearby?
TN28 reaches gigabit in 76% of codes versus 46% here, and has lower slow-speed rates. TN28 is noticeably better connected.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TN29 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