YO12 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 873 postcodes across 4 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Gigabit
89%
Superfast
96%
Postcodes
873
North Yorkshire's YO12 spans 873 postcodes where gigabit reaches 89.4%. Fixed wireless at 68.9% is notably high, reflecting rural character. Superfast reaches 96.4%, but 1.4% fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in YO12
Share of YO12 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 873 postcodes in the district.
YO12 in North Yorkshire shows strong gigabit penetration at 89.4% across its 873 postcodes. Ultrafast matches at 89.4%, and superfast reaches 96.4%. The speed distribution shows: 89.4% of postcodes sustain 300 Mbps or higher through cable or fibre gigabit, 7% are limited to 30 to 300 Mbps superfast, and notably 1.4% fall below 10 Mbps. The universal service obligation is breached in only 0.2% of postcodes. Fixed wireless serves 68.9%, exceptionally high for a postcode area and indicating widespread use of wireless gigabit as a primary or supplementary technology. For households choosing YO12, gigabit is available to most but with notable variance. The fixed wireless penetration at 68.9% suggests many postcodes have both terrestrial and wireless gigabit options. The 1.4% below 10 Mbps indicates pockets of deeperunderutilization in remote locations.
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
69%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO12 splits into 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO12 4 | 249 | 91% | TBC | 81% |
| YO12 5 | 204 | 97% | TBC | 91% |
| YO12 6 | 230 | 99% | TBC | 93% |
| YO12 7 | 190 | 99% | TBC | 94% |
All YO12 4 postcodes (249)
All YO12 5 postcodes (204)
All YO12 6 postcodes (230)
All YO12 7 postcodes (190)
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Living in North Yorkshire
YO12's postcode profile shows gigabit concentrated in primary zones with fixed wireless providing extensive secondary coverage at 68.9%. The 1.4% below 10 Mbps tail suggests isolated rural postcodes requiring targeted upgrade pathways.
Remote worker score
54/100
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
YO12 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit availability in YO12?
89.4% of postcodes reach gigabit through cable or fibre. Fixed wireless at 68.9% provides alternatives for many.
Why is fixed wireless so prevalent in YO12?
At 68.9%, fixed wireless is a primary gigabit delivery technology in this rural North Yorkshire area.
Are there postcodes with poor connectivity?
Yes. 1.4% fall below 10 Mbps, higher than most areas. These are concentrated in remote locations requiring individual investigation.
Should I verify broadband before moving to YO12?
Yes. YO12's higher variance with 1.4% below 10 Mbps makes postcode verification important. Check your specific address.
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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