WF17 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,096 postcodes across 6 sectors in Kirklees.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
1,096
Kirklees WF17 spans 1,096 postcodes with strong performance across the portfolio: 93.3% enjoy gigabit capacity, and wireless technology covers 37.1% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in WF17
Share of WF17 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,096 postcodes in the district.
The gigabit footprint sits at 93.3% across the 1,096 postcodes, with only 5.9% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band and 0.2% below 10 Mbps. Below USO coverage is zero. Wireless technology (37.1%) operates as a secondary platform for those without terrestrial gigabit. The combined reach of terrestrial gigabit and wireless technology means the vast majority of WF17 can choose their delivery platform, fibre, cable, or wireless based, rather than accepting the only available option. Network deployment across WF17 has achieved substantial gigabit reach through primary terrestrial rollout, supplemented by wireless technology for postcodes awaiting terrestrial completion.
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
37%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
WF17 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WF17 0 | 201 | 99% | TBC | 91% |
| WF17 5 | 133 | 98% | 0% | 85% |
| WF17 6 | 179 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| WF17 7 | 218 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| WF17 8 | 178 | 100% | 0% | 97% |
| WF17 9 | 187 | 99% | 0% | 91% |
All WF17 0 postcodes (201)
All WF17 5 postcodes (133)
All WF17 6 postcodes (179)
All WF17 7 postcodes (218)
All WF17 8 postcodes (178)
All WF17 9 postcodes (187)
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Living in Kirklees
WF17 residents benefit from choice and coverage. The 93.3% gigabit rate means most can plan around high speed capacity. Those in the small non gigabit segment often have wireless technology alternatives. Broadband should not constrain household decisions.
Remote worker score
55/100
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
WF17 broadband FAQs
What's the typical speed tier in Kirklees WF17?
93.3% of the 1,096 postcodes access gigabit. The remaining 6.1% mostly sits at 30 to 300 Mbps with negligible below 10 Mbps postcodes.
Does every WF17 postcode have some form of high speed access?
Effectively yes. Gigabit reaches 93.3% and wireless technology covers 37.1%, meaning multiple pathways exist for nearly all addresses.
How important is wireless technology to coverage in WF17?
It's a meaningful secondary option at 37.1%, particularly for premises in the 5.9% non gigabit terrestrial segment.
Should movers check postcodes individually in WF17?
It's unlikely to matter. With 93.3% gigabit and 37.1% wireless technology, only the rarest postcodes lack a high speed choice.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in WF17 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