W5 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 929 postcodes across 6 sectors in Ealing.
Full fibre
90%
Gigabit
90%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
929
W5 is in Ealing with 929 postcodes enjoying near-universal gigabit availability. Full fibre reaches 89.8% of locations, among the best in the outer London area.
Broadband speeds in W5
Share of W5 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 929 postcodes in the district.
Full fibre has passed 89.8% of postcodes in W5, providing gigabit capability at the same penetration. The top tier (speeds of 300 Mbps and faster) reaches 89.8% of locations. Superfast broadband is available to 98.7% of the area. The remaining postcodes, roughly 1.1%, sit in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, likely served by older copper or more recent wireless technologies. This narrow tail of non-fibre properties speaks to a well-progressed rollout. W5 demonstrates one of Ealing's strongest fibre penetration rates, with infrastructure investment concentrated on the most economically viable areas. Residents here experience reliable high-speed service with minimal risk of connectivity gaps.
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
W5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W5 1 | 188 | 99% | 89% | 89% |
| W5 2 | 204 | 98% | 87% | 87% |
| W5 3 | 193 | 99% | 93% | 93% |
| W5 4 | 210 | 100% | 90% | 90% |
| W5 5 | 133 | 96% | 90% | 90% |
| W5 9 | 1 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
All W5 1 postcodes (188)
All W5 2 postcodes (204)
All W5 3 postcodes (193)
All W5 4 postcodes (210)
All W5 5 postcodes (133)
All W5 9 postcodes (1)
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Living in Ealing
The homogeneity of gigabit availability means property value and household needs are less constrained by connectivity fears. Even the small subset of postcodes without FTTP access retain superfast speeds.
Crime per month
1
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
W5 broadband FAQs
What share of W5 has full fibre access?
FTTP coverage is 89.8%, among the strongest in Ealing's postcodes.
How many homes in W5 lack gigabit availability?
About one postcode in nine (10.2%) cannot access gigabit infrastructure, though all retain superfast alternatives.
Is W5 reliably gigabit-ready?
89.8% of postcodes can reach gigabit. This high rate suggests most properties here will have gigabit-capable options when choosing a supplier.
Do I need to check fibre availability before moving to W5?
While 89.8% of postcodes have FTTP, checking your specific postcode is still wise if gigabit is essential for your household.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in W5 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