TS16 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 344 postcodes across 2 sectors in Stockton-on-Tees.
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
91%
Postcodes
344
TS16 is a Stockton-on-Tees area with 86% gigabit but a puzzling 5.3% below-10Mbps share. Fixed wireless reaches 52% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in TS16
Share of TS16 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 344 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit hits 86%, a strong urban-tier figure across 344 postcodes. Superfast reaches 91%, so about 31 postcodes fall short of it entirely. The speed distribution is skewed: 86% at gigabit, only 5% at 30-300 Mbps. Notably, 5.3% of postcodes, about 18 locations, sit below 10 Mbps. The below-USO shortfall is minimal at 0.3%, only one postcode. Wireless technology is recorded at 52%, suggesting a mixed deployment strategy across the postcode. This may indicate wireless options deployed alongside wired infrastructure for redundancy or specific coverage needs. The high gigabit penetration combined with wireless backup indicates a well-resourced area with diverse connectivity options.
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
52%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TS16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS16 0 | 250 | 89% | TBC | 82% |
| TS16 9 | 94 | 98% | TBC | 95% |
All TS16 0 postcodes (250)
All TS16 9 postcodes (94)
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Living in Stockton-on-Tees
A high-speed area with an odd shifting. Most postcodes enjoy gigabit. Fixed wireless is prevalent, possibly supplementing wired speeds or serving rural edges within an otherwise urban postcode. The 18 below-10Mbps postcodes are the exception.
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
TS16 broadband FAQs
Why is fixed wireless at 52% in TS16 when gigabit is 86%?
Fixed wireless may be deployed as a supplementary option or for specific use-cases. Check what's available at your exact postcode.
How many TS16 postcodes lack adequate speed?
About 18, or 5%, sit below 10 Mbps. A small but real group facing constraints.
Should I rely on fixed wireless in TS16?
If your postcode has it, it's an option. But gigabit wired availability at 86% shows checking wired first.
Is TS16 well connected overall?
Mostly yes. 86% gigabit is strong, though the 5% below-superfast tail indicates some postcodes lag behind.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources