TS18 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 873 postcodes across 5 sectors in Stockton-on-Tees.
Gigabit
81%
Superfast
87%
Postcodes
873
TS18 spans Stockton-on-Tees with 873 postcodes at 81% gigabit, an urban-strong figure, but 5% remain below superfast.
Broadband speeds in TS18
Share of TS18 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 873 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 81%, and ultrafast matches, across 707 postcodes of the 873. Superfast is solid at 87%, indicating about 113 postcodes lag. The speed split is weighted heavily upward: 81% at gigabit, 6% at 30-300 Mbps, but 5.1% below 10 Mbps. That 5.1% is roughly 44 postcodes, a meaningful group. Fixed wireless accounts for 23%, a notable supplementary layer. Below-USO shortfall is just 0.1%, fewer than one postcode. The pattern reflects an urban area with patchy gigabit rollout and fixed wireless as a bridge technology.
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
23%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TS18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS18 1 | 148 | 72% | TBC | 62% |
| TS18 2 | 178 | 83% | TBC | 75% |
| TS18 3 | 222 | 82% | TBC | 73% |
| TS18 4 | 148 | 99% | TBC | 99% |
| TS18 5 | 177 | 99% | TBC | 97% |
All TS18 1 postcodes (148)
All TS18 2 postcodes (178)
All TS18 3 postcodes (222)
All TS18 4 postcodes (148)
All TS18 5 postcodes (177)
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Living in Stockton-on-Tees
Mostly well served. The 81% gigabit majority have excellent speeds. The 44 postcodes below 10 Mbps are concentrated, not scattered, suggesting specific areas awaiting upgrade.
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
TS18 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit share in TS18?
81%, or approximately 707 of 873 postcodes.
How many TS18 postcodes struggle with speed?
About 44, or 5%, sit below 10 Mbps. Another 113 lack even superfast, mostly overlapping.
Is fixed wireless reliable in TS18?
23% have access. It's a secondary option; wired gigabit is more common.
Should I worry about connectivity in TS18?
Probably not. 87% superfast and 81% gigabit mean odds are good, but check your specific postcode.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TS18 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