WR13 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 369 postcodes across 2 sectors in Herefordshire, County of.
Full fibre
75%
Gigabit
75%
Superfast
90%
Postcodes
369
WR13 covers 369 postcodes across Forest of Dean. It combines strong fibre penetration with moderate fixed wireless presence.
Broadband speeds in WR13
Share of WR13 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 369 postcodes in the district.
WR13's broadband situation reflects a rural area successfully wired with fibre. Full fibre reaches 74.9% of postcodes, a notable achievement in this forested terrain. Superfast broadband extends to 89.8%, leaving one postcode in ten on standard-speed service. Gigabit-capable networks cover 74.9%, with real-world speeds showing the same proportion at gigabit level and 14.8% superfast. Below-USO coverage is low at 0.3%. Fixed wireless networks operate across 11.4% of postcodes, a modest but measurable role suggesting wireless serves where fibre deployment remains incomplete. WR13's story is one of fibre success tempered by a persistent superfast-only tail.
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
11%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
WR13 splits into 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR13 5 | 154 | 90% | 70% | 70% |
| WR13 6 | 215 | 90% | 78% | 78% |
All WR13 5 postcodes (154)
All WR13 6 postcodes (215)
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Living in Herefordshire, County of
Living in WR13 means access to good fibre infrastructure tempered by geographic variation. Seven in ten postcodes enjoy full fibre; three in ten rely on superfast service. The below-USO tail and fixed wireless penetration suggest pockets of the district remain on alternative technologies, likely in the most remote areas.
Remote worker score
50/100
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
WR13 broadband FAQs
How extensive is fibre in WR13?
Full fibre reaches 74.9% of WR13's postcodes, a strong result for this Forest of Dean location.
What happens in the superfast-only areas of WR13?
10.2% of postcodes lack superfast access, relying on standard-speed service or fixed wireless alternatives.
Is fixed wireless significant in WR13?
Fixed wireless covers 11.4% of WR13 postcodes, playing a supporting role where fibre infrastructure gaps exist.
Are there poorly connected areas in WR13?
0.3% of postcodes fall below the USO minimum, a small tail indicating most of the district meets baseline broadband standards.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in WR13 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