W3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,086 postcodes across 5 sectors in Ealing.
Full fibre
82%
Gigabit
82%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
1,086
W3 covers Ealing's postcode area with full fibre present at 82% of the 1,086 postcodes. Connectivity here is broadly urban-standard.
Broadband speeds in W3
Share of W3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,086 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre coverage reaches 82% of postcodes in W3. Among those served by FTTP, gigabit-capable speeds are consistently available. The wider picture shows 97.8% of the area meeting the superfast threshold of 30 Mbps. A notable 14.9% of postcodes operate within the 30 to 300 Mbps range, suggesting a mix of fibre-served, cable-based, and legacy copper properties. The remaining 82.9% achieve speeds above 300 Mbps. This distribution reflects Ealing's mixed infrastructure state, where fibre rollout has reached most of the borough but leaves room for copper and wireless alternatives in less accessible areas. Superfast penetration at 97.8% means practically all properties have workable connectivity, though gigabit aspirants need to verify fibre availability.
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
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
W3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W3 0 | 155 | 98% | 94% | 94% |
| W3 6 | 259 | 98% | 78% | 78% |
| W3 7 | 261 | 98% | 82% | 82% |
| W3 8 | 248 | 99% | 86% | 86% |
| W3 9 | 163 | 94% | 72% | 72% |
All W3 0 postcodes (155)
All W3 6 postcodes (259)
All W3 7 postcodes (261)
All W3 8 postcodes (248)
All W3 9 postcodes (163)
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Living in Ealing
Roughly one postcode in five lacks FTTP access, typically in conservation areas or properties built before modern ducting standards. These fall back on superfast copper or wireless alternatives, so households still retain workable connectivity for streaming, browsing, and video calls.
Crime per month
2
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
99/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
80/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
W3 broadband FAQs
Is full fibre available throughout W3?
FTTP reaches 82% of postcodes. The remaining 18% have access to superfast speeds via alternatives.
What proportion of W3 gets gigabit-capable connectivity?
82% of postcodes are FTTP-served, matching the gigabit penetration rate.
How many postcodes have speeds below 30 Mbps?
None. All postcodes in W3 achieve at least superfast speeds, with no premises left without a baseline connection.
Should I prioritise full fibre when moving to W3?
If gigabit performance matters, check whether your postcode has FTTP. If it doesn't, superfast alternatives handle standard household usage.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in W3 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