Broadband in M28 1XW

Wigan is home to M28 1XW. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at M28 1XW stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is 10 Mbps. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for M28 1XW gives a better picture of what to expect. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Here is how the broadband at M28 1XW maps against common household needs. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at M28 1XW. 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 1XW, 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 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M28 1XW 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.

Bolton station is the closest rail link at 5.5 miles from M28 1XW. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Salford Central is the next closest at 7.7 miles. Deansgate offers another option at 7.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near M28 1XW is 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.

4G outdoor coverage at M28 1XW reaches 99%. 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.

Suitability scores for M28 1XW: remote working 35/100, family 70/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for M28 1XW is Wigan. The M28 postcode area contains 1052 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across M28 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does M28 1XW compare to its neighbours? M28 1DR (0.11 miles, Wigan) has 75% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. M28 1DP (0.19 miles, Wigan) has 81.3% superfast coverage and 81.3% gigabit. M28 1FD (0.25 miles, Wigan) has 100% superfast coverage and 5.6% gigabit. M28 1PY (0.3 miles, Wigan) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at M28 1XW, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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.

Looking at the overall picture for M28 1XW, a few things are worth highlighting. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 1XW 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.