TS17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,016 postcodes across 6 sectors in Stockton-on-Tees.
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
92%
Postcodes
1,016
TS17 is a large Middlesbrough postcode, 1,016 addresses, with elite connectivity: 90% gigabit and zero below-USO shortfall.
Broadband speeds in TS17
Share of TS17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,016 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit dominates at 89.5%, a remarkable concentration across over 900 postcodes. Ultrafast matches at 89.7%. Superfast is near-universal at 92%. The speed tail is tiny: 3.9% below 10 Mbps, roughly 40 postcodes, and notably, zero fall below the USO minimum. Fixed wireless reaches 50%, a high share, though wired gigabit likely covers most demands. The structural story is a modern, dense network serving a large population, with some satellite technologies for rural fringe. The zero USO shortfall is a standout strength.
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
50%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TS17 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS17 0 | 323 | 97% | TBC | 95% |
| TS17 5 | 177 | 99% | TBC | 96% |
| TS17 6 | 124 | 74% | TBC | 69% |
| TS17 7 | 69 | 84% | TBC | 77% |
| TS17 8 | 165 | 99% | TBC | 99% |
| TS17 9 | 158 | 85% | TBC | 83% |
All TS17 0 postcodes (323)
All TS17 5 postcodes (177)
All TS17 6 postcodes (124)
All TS17 7 postcodes (69)
All TS17 8 postcodes (165)
All TS17 9 postcodes (158)
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Living in Stockton-on-Tees
An excellent connectivity pocket. 90% gigabit availability across 1,000+ postcodes is rare. Households here face minimal speed scarcity, and even the slower postcodes sit well above the minimum standard.
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
TS17 broadband FAQs
How common is gigabit in TS17?
90%, roughly 912 out of 1,016 postcodes.
Is anyone in TS17 below the Universal Service Obligation?
No. Every postcode meets the 10 Mbps minimum.
What role does fixed wireless play in TS17?
50% have it available, likely supplementing wired gigabit in specific areas rather than replacing it.
Is TS17 among the best connected in the North East?
Yes. 90% gigabit and zero below-USO place it in the top tier.
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Every postcode in TS17 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