WV4 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 734 postcodes across 3 sectors in Wolverhampton.
Full fibre
93%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
734
Dudley postcodes (WV4) show strong gigabit availability at 93.2%, with near-universal superfast provision. The outcode combines high-speed fibre with a small wireless alternatives component.
Broadband speeds in WV4
Share of WV4 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 734 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit networks have been rolled out to 93.2% of postcodes in the WV4 outcode, which covers Dudley. This matches full-fibre penetration at the same rate. Superfast connectivity (30+ Mbps) reaches 96.8% of the area, meeting the UK's target threshold. Speed distribution is steep: 93.2% of premises sit at gigabit or above, 3.6% occupy the 30-300 Mbps tier. Below-superfast coverage affects 0% of postcodes, confirming no significant dead zones. Wireless alternatives account for 4.7% of postcodes, likely serving premises where wired infrastructure lags.
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
WV4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV4 4 | 271 | 94% | 92% | 92% |
| WV4 5 | 251 | 97% | 91% | 91% |
| WV4 6 | 212 | 100% | 97% | 97% |
All WV4 4 postcodes (271)
All WV4 5 postcodes (251)
All WV4 6 postcodes (212)
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Living in Wolverhampton
The 93.2% gigabit rate supports demanding household uses without throttling. Working from home with video calls, cloud storage syncs, and domestic streaming all run without competition for bandwidth. The small 3.6% in slower tiers face constraints but still exceed the 30 Mbps broadband universal service obligation.
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
WV4 broadband FAQs
Is gigabit availability high in WV4?
Yes, 93.2% of postcodes in this outcode can access gigabit networks. This is well above the UK average and reflects substantial FTTP investment in the Dudley area.
How many postcodes in WV4 lack superfast coverage?
None. Superfast availability reaches 96.8%, and no postcodes fall below the 30 Mbps threshold, so every address meets the universal service obligation.
Why do some postcodes use wireless alternatives in WV4?
4.7% of postcodes rely on wireless alternatives, which typically serves premises where wired fibre deployment is uneconomic or physically difficult.
What speeds do most premises get in this outcode?
93.2% of postcodes sit at gigabit tier (300+ Mbps). Only 3.6% fall into the 30-300 Mbps band, so the majority of addresses enjoy abundant capacity.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources