WN3 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 702 postcodes across 3 sectors in Wigan.
Gigabit
91%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
702
Wigan's WN3 spans 702 postcodes where gigabit reaches 91.4%. Superfast availability at 99.2% is the highest in the WN batch. Fixed wireless serves only 4.8% of addresses.
Broadband speeds in WN3
Share of WN3 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 702 postcodes in the district.
WN3 in Wigan shows strong gigabit penetration at 91.4% across its 702 postcodes. Ultrafast matches at 91.6%, and superfast reaches 99.2%, the highest in the regional WN batch. The speed distribution tilts toward high capacity: 91.6% of postcodes reach 300 Mbps or higher through cable or fibre gigabit, just 7.6% are limited to 30 to 300 Mbps superfast, and only 0.1% fall below 10 Mbps. No postcodes miss the universal service obligation. Fixed wireless serves only 4.8%, indicating reliance on traditional wired infrastructure. For households choosing WN3, gigabit is the norm at nine in ten postcodes. Cable or fibre networks provide reliable service for households and small businesses. The 7.6% on mid-range superfast can handle general household tasks. The 99.2% superfast baseline means infrastructure is modern across the entire postcode area.
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
5%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
WN3 splits into 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN3 4 | 202 | 99% | TBC | 90% |
| WN3 5 | 232 | 100% | TBC | 97% |
| WN3 6 | 268 | 99% | TBC | 88% |
All WN3 4 postcodes (202)
All WN3 5 postcodes (232)
All WN3 6 postcodes (268)
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Living in Wigan
WN3's postcode profile shows gigabit concentrated in primary zones with full superfast coverage extending to all areas. The 99.2% superfast figure is exceptional and indicates uniform infrastructure maturity across Wigan.
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
WN3 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit and superfast availability in WN3?
Gigabit reaches 91.4%, and superfast reaches 99.2%, the highest in the WN batch. Only 0.8% lack superfast access.
Are there postcodes in WN3 with poor connectivity?
Only 0.1% fall below 10 Mbps, and none miss the universal service floor. WN3 is exceptionally well-covered.
What speeds apply if I'm in the 8.4% without gigabit?
Superfast at 30 to 300 Mbps for 7.6%, and only 0.1% below 10 Mbps. Modern service is near-universal.
Is WN3 suitable for remote work and streaming?
Yes. At 91.4% gigabit and 99.2% superfast, WN3 provides reliable capacity for videoconferencing and streaming.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in WN3 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