Broadband in M28 1DR

This is the area guide for M28 1DR, located in Wigan. It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 75%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is 300 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at M28 1DR tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 25% of connections fall in the 2 to 5 Mbps range. 75% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 25% of premises get less than 5 Mbps. That is not enough for reliable video calls or streaming.

Here is how the broadband at M28 1DR maps against common household needs. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at M28 1DR. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At M28 1DR, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering M28 1DR totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M28 1DR is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.4 micrograms per cubic metre.

The nearest train station to M28 1DR is Bolton, 5.6 miles away. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Salford Central is the next closest at 7.8 miles. Deansgate offers another option at 8 miles.

Properties around M28 1DR most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Wigan. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at M28 1DR is available across 99% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for M28 1DR: remote working 75/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for M28 1DR is Wigan. The M28 postcode area contains 1052 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across M28 ranges from 0% to 100%. M28 1DR is below the area average of 99%.

How does M28 1DR compare to its neighbours? M28 1DU (0.1 miles, Wigan) has 25% superfast coverage and 25% gigabit. M28 1XW (0.11 miles, Wigan) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M28 1FJ (0.21 miles, Wigan) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M28 1DP (0.24 miles, Wigan) has 81.3% superfast coverage and 81.3% gigabit. M28 1DR has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at M28 1DR gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Every part of Wigan has its own feel. This data gives you the factual starting point. A visit fills in the rest.

Pulling the data together for M28 1DR, here is what stands out. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Wigan. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for M28 1DR in Wigan. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.