YO21 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 663 postcodes across 3 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
50%
Superfast
83%
Postcodes
663
North Yorkshire YO21 is the largest North Yorkshire outward code at 663 postcodes, yet only 49.8% access gigabit. One-third of postcodes (33.3%) sit in the 30-300 Mbps band, and fixed wireless at 72.3% is essential infrastructure.
Broadband speeds in YO21
Share of YO21 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 663 postcodes in the district.
North Yorkshire YO21 shows deepening rural sparsity. Gigabit reaches just 49.8%, among the lowest across all E11 codes. Superfast covers 83.1% of postcodes, meaning one in six locals cannot reliably stream. The speed split is: 49.8% above 300 Mbps, 33.3% between 30 and 300 Mbps, and 7% below 10 Mbps. A full third of postcodes occupy the middling band, the largest slice in the batch outside YO19. Fixed wireless at 72.3% is nearly as prevalent as wired gigabit. A USO shortfall of 0.7% is negligible.
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
72%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO21 1 | 243 | 91% | 0% | 63% |
| YO21 2 | 182 | 64% | 0% | 3% |
| YO21 3 | 238 | 90% | 0% | 72% |
All YO21 1 postcodes (243)
All YO21 2 postcodes (182)
All YO21 3 postcodes (238)
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Living in North Yorkshire
YO21 is likely moorland or upland Yorkshire, possibly Wensleydale or similar terrain. The dominance of middling speeds and high fixed wireless suggests infrastructure built for rural reach rather than urban speed.
Remote worker score
53/100
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
YO21 broadband FAQs
Is YO21 the worst-served code in the batch?
At 49.8% gigabit, YO21 is among the lowest. Other codes show worse USO shortfalls, but YO21's scale makes it a larger problem area.
What is the 33.3% in the 30-300 Mbps band?
One-third of YO21 postcodes access mid-range speeds, the largest such concentration. This likely reflects superfast copper or partial fibre rollout.
Can remote workers rely on YO21 broadband?
50% gigabit and 7% below 10 Mbps make YO21 risky. You would need to check your address carefully.
Why is fixed wireless at 72.3% in YO21?
Fixed wireless is nearly as common as wired gigabit. This indicates terrain or dispersal making wired infrastructure uneconomical.
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Every postcode in YO21 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