W4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 967 postcodes across 5 sectors in Hounslow.
Full fibre
86%
Gigabit
86%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
967
W4 is an Ealing postcode covering 967 locations where full fibre and gigabit both reach 86.1%. This area has newer infrastructure than some surrounding postcodes.
Broadband speeds in W4
Share of W4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 967 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit-capable infrastructure is available to 86.1% of W4 postcodes, with full fibre passing at the same rate. Superfast broadband (speeds of 30 Mbps or faster) reaches 98.9% of the area, leaving only a handful of outliers. The speed distribution tilts heavily toward ultrafast performance: 86.1% of postcodes can access 300 Mbps and above. A secondary band of 12.8% sit between 30 and 300 Mbps, typically served by copper or wireless technologies. This profile reflects a district with mixed fibre and cable infrastructure. Ealing's W4 shows the transitional pattern common to London's outer west, where fibre investment has been substantial but not exhaustive. Properties here enjoy high average performance with reasonable certainty.
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
W4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W4 1 | 194 | 100% | 93% | 93% |
| W4 2 | 202 | 100% | 84% | 84% |
| W4 3 | 233 | 100% | 83% | 83% |
| W4 4 | 127 | 98% | 82% | 82% |
| W4 5 | 211 | 97% | 88% | 88% |
All W4 1 postcodes (194)
All W4 2 postcodes (202)
All W4 3 postcodes (233)
All W4 4 postcodes (127)
All W4 5 postcodes (211)
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Living in Hounslow
Properties outside the fibre footprint benefit from dependable cable provision or point-to-point wireless, so the drop from 86.1% gigabit-capable to 98.9% superfast is modest. Residents can confidently plan for high-speed internet in most circumstances.
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
W4 broadband FAQs
What's the chance my postcode in W4 has gigabit?
86.1% of postcodes are served by gigabit-capable infrastructure. If yours isn't, superfast delivery is virtually certain.
Is W4 better provisioned than the Ealing average?
W4's 86.1% gigabit rate sits above some surrounding Ealing codes but below the densest central London areas.
How many postcodes have below-superfast speeds?
Only 1.1% fall below 30 Mbps, a very small fraction representing impressive circumstances.
Where does cable serve alongside fibre in W4?
Cable and wireless fill the gap between 86.1% FTTP coverage and 98.9% superfast reach. Your postcode may have either depending on location.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in W4 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