YO23 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 571 postcodes across 4 sectors in York.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
85%
Superfast
94%
Postcodes
571
North Yorkshire's YO23 spans 571 postcodes where gigabit reaches 85.1%, significantly stronger than surrounding postcodes. Fixed wireless at 44.2% is notably lower than other Yorkshire moorland codes.
Broadband speeds in YO23
Share of YO23 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 571 postcodes in the district.
YO23 in North Yorkshire shows strong gigabit penetration at 85.1% across its 571 postcodes. Ultrafast matches at 85.1%, and superfast reaches 94.4%. The speed distribution shows: 85.1% of postcodes sustain 300 Mbps or higher through cable or fibre gigabit, 9.3% are limited to 30 to 300 Mbps superfast, and only 2.4% fall below 10 Mbps. The universal service obligation is breached in only 0.3% of postcodes. Fixed wireless serves 44.2%, notably lower than other Yorkshire moorland codes, indicating that wired infrastructure rather than wireless gigabit is the primary delivery mechanism. For households choosing YO23, gigabit is the norm at most addresses. Cable or fibre networks provide reliable service for households and small businesses. The 9.3% on mid-range superfast are confined to areas where terrestrial gigabit hasn't yet reached.
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
44%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO23 1 | 200 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
| YO23 2 | 111 | 97% | 0% | 89% |
| YO23 3 | 188 | 91% | 0% | 72% |
| YO23 7 | 72 | 90% | 0% | 85% |
All YO23 1 postcodes (200)
All YO23 2 postcodes (111)
All YO23 3 postcodes (188)
All YO23 7 postcodes (72)
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Living in York
YO23's postcode profile shows strong gigabit concentration in primary zones with lower fixed wireless dependence than peer Yorkshire postcodes. The 44.2% fixed wireless rate indicates wired infrastructure maturity compared to surrounding areas.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
53/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
YO23 broadband FAQs
What's the gigabit availability in YO23?
85.1% of postcodes reach gigabit through cable or fibre infrastructure. Superfast reaches 94.4%.
How many postcodes lack gigabit?
14.9% lack gigabit, mostly accessing 30 to 300 Mbps superfast. Only 2.4% fall below 10 Mbps.
Why is fixed wireless lower in YO23?
At 44.2%, fixed wireless is notably lower than other Yorkshire moorland codes, suggesting better wired infrastructure penetration.
Is YO23 suitable for remote work?
Yes. At 85.1% gigabit and only 2.4% below 10 Mbps, YO23 is reasonably well-suited for remote work.
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