WA4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,373 postcodes across 6 sectors in Warrington.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
87%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
1,373
WA4 in Cheshire West and Chester spans 1,373 postcodes with 87.2% gigabit coverage but carries a higher proportion of slower speeds. Nearly all postcodes exceed basic broadband standards.
Broadband speeds in WA4
Share of WA4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,373 postcodes in the district.
The district shows a clear split. 87.2% reach gigabit speeds (300+ Mbps), while 6.6% inhabit the 30-300 Mbps middle band. Slower connections represent a more meaningful portion here: 2.4% of postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, and below-USO shortfall sits at 0.2%. This distribution is wider than in stronger-performing outward codes. For households reliant on high-speed applications like 4K streaming on multiple screens, intensive cloud work, or gaming, WA4 offers strong prospects. For lighter users, the 30-300 Mbps tier is functional and handles most household needs. The sub-10 Mbps tail, whilst small, is non-trivial and warrants investigation for affected postcodes.
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
<1%
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
WA4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WA4 1 | 248 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| WA4 2 | 285 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| WA4 3 | 115 | 91% | 0% | 77% |
| WA4 4 | 232 | 75% | 0% | 59% |
| WA4 5 | 213 | 98% | TBC | 96% |
| WA4 6 | 280 | 96% | TBC | 91% |
All WA4 1 postcodes (248)
All WA4 2 postcodes (285)
All WA4 3 postcodes (115)
All WA4 4 postcodes (232)
All WA4 5 postcodes (213)
All WA4 6 postcodes (280)
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Living in Warrington
Cheshire West and Chester's WA4 reflects mixed cable deployment. The 2.4% below-10 Mbps figure warrants attention from anyone relocating; whilst the majority enjoy excellent connectivity, pockets of slower service persist. House prices across the area may not yet reflect the broadband variance.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
WA4 broadband FAQs
Will I get fast broadband in every street of WA4?
Most likely-87.2% of postcodes offer gigabit capability. However, 2.4% fall below 10 Mbps, so verify your postcode individually.
What can I do with 30-300 Mbps speeds?
6.6% of WA4 sits here. Speeds in this range handle video calls, streaming, remote work and web browsing reliably. Simultaneous 4K viewing on multiple devices is risky.
How does WA4's connectivity vary within Cheshire West and Chester?
WA4 lags the strongest postcodes in the district but exceeds weaker ones. Gigabit coverage at 87.2% is solid without being exceptional.
Should I worry about the below-USO postcodes in WA4?
0.2% fall short of the 10 Mbps floor. For those affected, a speed check and complaint to your provider is the first step.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in WA4 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