TQ9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 877 postcodes across 3 sectors in South Hams.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
47%
Superfast
80%
Postcodes
877
TQ9 is a large 877-postcode South Hams district where wireless and cable connectivity dominate. Ultrafast availability is strong but hampered by substantial service gaps.
Broadband speeds in TQ9
Share of TQ9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 877 postcodes in the district.
Point-to-point and nomadic wireless technology reaches 28.1% of postcodes, the highest share in this batch. This pattern suggests many premises lack conventional fibre or cable access. Superfast reaches 79.6%, yet 7.7% remain below 10 Mbps, the second-largest below-10 cohort in this group. Gigabit availability matches ultrafast at 46.6%, concentrated where wired networks exist. The speed distribution reflects this infrastructure split: 46.6% reach 300 Mbps or faster, 33% occupy 30-300 Mbps, whilst 7.7% fall below 10 Mbps. The below-USO rate of 2.6% represents roughly 23 postcodes with unmet basic needs. Wireless coverage is essential in TQ9; without it, service gaps would be far more severe.
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
28%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TQ9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TQ9 5 | 320 | 99% | 0% | 88% |
| TQ9 6 | 279 | 81% | 0% | 35% |
| TQ9 7 | 278 | 56% | 0% | 10% |
All TQ9 5 postcodes (320)
All TQ9 6 postcodes (279)
All TQ9 7 postcodes (278)
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Living in South Hams
Households in TQ9 face practical trade-offs. Wireless service reliability and weather dependency matter more than in areas with fibre choice.
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
TQ9 broadband FAQs
Why does TQ9 have such high wireless coverage?
At 28.1%, it indicates wired infrastructure gaps. Many postcodes lack fibre or cable, making wireless the primary connectivity option.
How many postcodes face severe constraints?
7.7% report below-10 Mbps availability, roughly 67 postcodes with genuine challenges.
What's the gigabit situation?
46.6% of TQ9 can access it, concentrated among wired premises rather than wireless areas.
Should I worry about broadband here?
Check your specific postcode carefully. Performance ranges from gigabit-ready to wireless-only, with little middle ground.
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Every postcode in TQ9 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