WR4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 551 postcodes across 2 sectors in Worcester.
Full fibre
98%
Gigabit
98%
Superfast
99%
Postcodes
551
WR4 is a Worcester district with 551 postcodes. It achieves near-universal gigabit coverage and the smallest superfast tail in this region.
Broadband speeds in WR4
Share of WR4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 551 postcodes in the district.
WR4 achieves exceptional connectivity outcomes. Full fibre reaches 97.5% of postcodes, the highest rate in this batch and well above national averages. Superfast covers 99.1%, leaving less than 1% on standard-speed service. Gigabit-capable networks extend to 97.5%, matching fibre reach exactly. Real-world speed measurements show 97.5% at gigabit level and just 1.6% in the superfast band, a remarkably concentrated speed distribution. Below-USO coverage is absent at 0.0%. Fixed wireless networks operate across 37.4% of postcodes, a substantial figure that likely reflects cable rather than wireless provider presence. The alignment between fibre reach and gigabit outcomes is nearly perfect, indicating sustained investment across the entire postcode footprint.
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
WR4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR4 0 | 224 | 98% | 96% | 96% |
| WR4 9 | 327 | 100% | 98% | 98% |
All WR4 0 postcodes (224)
All WR4 9 postcodes (327)
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Living in Worcester
WR4 represents fibre-backed connectivity at its most complete. Almost every resident has access to gigabit-capable infrastructure, eliminating speed location gambling. The 37.4% fixed wireless figure likely indicates cable gigabit availability alongside fibre, creating genuine provider competition across the district.
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
WR4 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit broadband nearly universal in WR4?
Yes. 97.5% of WR4 postcodes can access gigabit-capable networks, with real-world speeds confirming 97.5% at gigabit level.
How rare is poor broadband in WR4?
Only 1% of postcodes lack superfast access, and 0.0% fall below the USO minimum, indicating near-total universal coverage.
Why does WR4 have such extensive fibre reach?
WR4 is a Worcester urban centre that has attracted substantial investment from fibre providers. Full fibre reaches 97.5% of its 551 postcodes.
What role do alternative technologies play in WR4?
Fixed wireless covers 37.4% of WR4 postcodes, likely reflecting cable networks running parallel to fibre.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in WR4 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