TQ4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 581 postcodes across 3 sectors in Torbay.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
84%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
581
TQ4 covers 581 Torbay postcodes with strong gigabit reach and near-universal superfast provision. Wireless at 5% plays minor supplementary role in this well-connected district.
Broadband speeds in TQ4
Share of TQ4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 581 postcodes in the district.
Superfast availability reaches 96.6% across TQ4's 581-postcode base, demonstrating wide infrastructure. Gigabit serves 85.6%, a commanding majority capable of demanding bandwidth tasks. Only 11% operate in the superfast-only 30-300 Mbps range, sufficient for household video and streaming. Just 0.6% fall below superfast, indicating very few coverage gaps across the entire district. Wireless at 5% indicates primarily fixed line infrastructure reaching most premises throughout TQ4. This distribution reflects mature fibre deployment across both Torbay's urban core and well-served suburbs. The combination of 96.6% superfast and 85.6% gigabit creates an exceptionally capable local broadband market serving close to all address types and locations.
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
5%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TQ4 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ4 5 | 149 | 97% | 0% | 88% |
| TQ4 6 | 152 | 98% | 0% | 81% |
| TQ4 7 | 280 | 96% | 0% | 84% |
All TQ4 5 postcodes (149)
All TQ4 6 postcodes (152)
All TQ4 7 postcodes (280)
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Living in Torbay
Torbay TQ4 residents gain reliable connectivity. Gigabit dominance supports household streaming, video work, and simultaneous device use; superfast-only premises handle everyday tasks comfortably.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
TQ4 broadband FAQs
What proportion of TQ4 reaches gigabit?
85.6% of 581 postcodes qualify for gigabit speeds, with wireless available to only 5%.
How consistent is TQ4's coverage?
Very. 96.6% achieve superfast minimum, and only 0.6% fall below, indicating wide provision.
Is Torbay TQ4 suitable for remote workers?
Yes. Gigabit availability to 85.6% supports full video and collaboration capability.
What type of infrastructure dominates TQ4?
Fixed line infrastructure provides adequate coverage across Torbay, with wireless reaching only 5% of premises.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TQ4 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