TS3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 876 postcodes across 5 sectors in Middlesbrough.
Gigabit
98%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
876
Middlesbrough's TS3 covers 876 postcodes where gigabit and ultrafast networks have reached 97.7% of premises. The speed distribution is exceptionally tight at the high end.
Broadband speeds in TS3
Share of TS3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 876 postcodes in the district.
TS3's connectivity is exceptional. Gigabit speeds reach 97.7% of the 876 postcodes, and ultrafast matching that penetration. These figures place TS3 at or above the most well-connected urban centres nationally. Superfast availability is complete at 98.4%. The speed distribution is starkly skewed toward the top: 97.7% of postcodes sustain 300 Mbps or higher, only 0.7% are confined to the 30 to 300 Mbps middle band, and just 1.3% fall below 10 Mbps. The universal service floor is met across all postcodes. Fixed wireless serves 8.5% of addresses, providing an alternative where wired gigabit may not be available. For households and small businesses, TS3 offers uncommon certainty that gigabit or near-gigabit will be available at their postcode. Work-from-home setups, concurrent video calls, and large file transfers are all feasible without backhaul concerns.
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
9%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
TS3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TS3 0 | 217 | 99% | TBC | 99% |
| TS3 6 | 121 | 94% | TBC | 91% |
| TS3 7 | 217 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
| TS3 8 | 148 | 97% | TBC | 96% |
| TS3 9 | 173 | 100% | TBC | 100% |
All TS3 0 postcodes (217)
All TS3 6 postcodes (121)
All TS3 7 postcodes (217)
All TS3 8 postcodes (148)
All TS3 9 postcodes (173)
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Living in Middlesbrough
TS3 represents broadband infrastructure at maximum maturity for a postcode area. The 97.7% gigabit figure means nearly all residents and businesses have access to the same technology tier, eliminating speed-based inequity within the postcode. The 1.3% below 10 Mbps are statistical outliers and should check upgrade eligibility.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
TS3 broadband FAQs
What percentage of TS3 can access gigabit?
97.7% of postcodes reach gigabit speeds, the highest concentration in this region. Only 0.7% are confined to 30 to 300 Mbps superfast.
Does TS3 have any postcodes without gigabit?
Only 2.3% lack gigabit access. Of these, most have superfast at 30 to 300 Mbps. Only 1.3% sit below 10 Mbps.
Is fixed wireless available in TS3?
Fixed wireless reaches 8.5% of postcodes, offering an alternative connection method where wired infrastructure is less practical.
Is TS3 suitable for demanding remote work or streaming?
Yes. With 97.7% gigabit availability, TS3 is reliably equipped for 4K streaming, video conferencing and file-heavy professional work.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in TS3 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