TS1 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 524 postcodes across 5 sectors in Middlesbrough.
Gigabit
72%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
524
TS1 covers Middlesbrough with 524 postcodes at 72% gigabit availability. Fixed wireless plays a notable role here, accounting for 22% of coverage options.
Broadband speeds in TS1
Share of TS1 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 524 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit dominates: 71.9% of postcodes can access it, and ultrafast matches. Superfast is universal at 87%, reflecting strong underlying infrastructure throughout the 524-postcode area. Only 15% of postcodes sit in the slower 30-300 Mbps band. The below-10Mbps tail is minimal at 1.8%, just nine postcodes. The coverage mix includes fixed wireless at 22.4%, a substantial portion suggesting areas where wired cable or fibre wasn't deployed initially but wireless coverage provides an additional option. The structural picture is reliable with diverse technologies ensuring few completely underserved areas.
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
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
22%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TS1 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS1 1 | 57 | 68% | TBC | 25% |
| TS1 2 | 67 | 50% | TBC | 39% |
| TS1 3 | 134 | 98% | TBC | 91% |
| TS1 4 | 179 | 98% | TBC | 96% |
| TS1 5 | 87 | 88% | TBC | 49% |
All TS1 1 postcodes (57)
All TS1 2 postcodes (67)
All TS1 3 postcodes (134)
All TS1 4 postcodes (179)
All TS1 5 postcodes (87)
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Living in Middlesbrough
Households here have strong wired gigabit access in most of the area. Those in postcodes without wired gigabit can often fall back on fixed wireless, a combination that leaves few genuinely underserved pockets.
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
TS1 broadband FAQs
How common is fixed wireless in TS1?
22% of postcodes have fixed wireless available, typically where wired gigabit hasn't reached yet.
What percentage of TS1 gets gigabit?
72%, roughly 377 postcodes out of 524.
Is TS1 well connected overall?
Yes. 87% superfast, 72% gigabit, and fixed wireless as a safety net means most households can find adequate speeds.
How many TS1 postcodes are below superfast?
About 68 postcodes, or 13%, sit below superfast speeds.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TS1 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