WA10 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,206 postcodes across 7 sectors in St. Helens.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
88%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
1,206
WA10 covers Knowsley's 1,206 postcodes with 87.8% gigabit reach via cable infrastructure. Superfast broadband serves 96.3% of the area.
Broadband speeds in WA10
Share of WA10 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,206 postcodes in the district.
Cable gigabit infrastructure is available to 87.8% of the 1,206 postcodes in WA10. Full fibre is absent; instead, a strong cable backbone supports gigabit delivery. Superfast connectivity reaches 96.3% of the area. The speed performance splits as follows: 87.8% achieve 300 Mbps and above, 8.6% sit between 30 and 300 Mbps, and 0.9% fall below 30 Mbps. The small tail of below-superfast postcodes needs checking individually. Cable networks here provide effective gigabit coverage without fibre investment, using mature technology with competitive supplier options. Residents enjoy cable's competitive pricing at speeds that match fibre-served areas.
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
WA10 splits into 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA10 1 | 154 | 86% | TBC | 47% |
| WA10 2 | 192 | 99% | TBC | 91% |
| WA10 3 | 239 | 100% | TBC | 96% |
| WA10 4 | 202 | 100% | TBC | 99% |
| WA10 5 | 192 | 90% | 0% | 86% |
| WA10 6 | 226 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| WA10 9 | 1 | 100% | TBC | 0% |
All WA10 1 postcodes (154)
All WA10 2 postcodes (192)
All WA10 3 postcodes (239)
All WA10 4 postcodes (202)
All WA10 5 postcodes (192)
All WA10 6 postcodes (226)
All WA10 9 postcodes (1)
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Living in St. Helens
Knowsley uses cable for gigabit delivery as a cost-efficient approach. Properties with cable access get gigabit speeds comparable to fibre-served areas.
Crime per month
1
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
55/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
WA10 broadband FAQs
Is WA10 well-connected for gigabit?
Cable gigabit reaches 87.8% of postcodes, comparable to fibre-based areas.
How many postcodes lack superfast speeds?
0.9%, or roughly ten postcodes across the outcode, are below 30 Mbps. Worth checking if you're in a remote area.
What technology delivers gigabit in WA10?
Cable networks, not full fibre, provide 87.8% gigabit coverage here.
Should I request a speed check in WA10?
If your postcode isn't one of the 87.8% cable-served, a speed check can confirm whether you fall in the superfast or below-superfast band.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in WA10 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