YO22 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 437 postcodes across 2 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
42%
Superfast
83%
Postcodes
437
North Yorkshire's YO22 spans 437 postcodes where gigabit reaches only 42.2%, the lowest in the regional batch. Over 40% occupy mid-range speeds, and 9.3% fall below 10 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in YO22
Share of YO22 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 437 postcodes in the district.
YO22 in North Yorkshire shows the weakest gigabit penetration in the regional batch at only 42.2% across its 437 postcodes. Ultrafast matches at 42.2%, and superfast reaches 82.9%. The speed distribution shows severe underconnectivity: 42.2% of postcodes sustain 300 Mbps or higher, 40.7% are limited to 30 to 300 Mbps superfast, and 9.3% fall below 10 Mbps. The universal service obligation is breached in 2.3% of postcodes. Fixed wireless serves 63.9%, providing substantial secondary gigabit access but unable to serve all underconnected postcodes. For households choosing YO22, infrastructure variance is dramatic. Less than half have gigabit access. The 40.7% on mid-range superfast face material limitations for heavy use. The 9.3% below 10 Mbps represent the second-highest below-10-Mbps rate in the regional batch.
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
2%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
64%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO22 4 | 280 | 91% | 0% | 51% |
| YO22 5 | 157 | 69% | 0% | 27% |
All YO22 4 postcodes (280)
All YO22 5 postcodes (157)
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Living in North Yorkshire
YO22's postcode profile shows the most severe infrastructure gaps in the regional batch. Low gigabit penetration combined with high mid-range superfast and below-10-Mbps populations indicates selective or incomplete infrastructure investment.
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
YO22 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit availability in YO22?
Only 42.2% of postcodes reach gigabit, the lowest in the regional batch. Fixed wireless at 63.9% provides alternatives.
What speeds do most YO22 postcodes have?
40.7% are limited to 30 to 300 Mbps superfast. This tier suits streaming and video calls but not large file transfers.
How many postcodes fall below service baselines?
9.3% fall below 10 Mbps, and 2.3% breach the universal service floor. Combined, these represent significant underconnection.
Should I verify broadband before moving to YO22?
Absolutely essential. YO22's 42.2% gigabit and 40.7% mid-range speeds mean infrastructure variance is severe.
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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