YO31 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 780 postcodes across 5 sectors in York.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
94%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
780
YO31 serves York's 780 postcodes with notably strong broadband infrastructure. Gigabit is the norm here, well above most UK regions.
Broadband speeds in YO31
Share of YO31 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 780 postcodes in the district.
Nearly every postcode in YO31, at 93.7%, can access gigabit speeds, supported by 94.8% ultrafast availability and 97.6% superfast coverage. The speed distribution is heavily weighted toward the top: 94.8% at 300+ Mbps, just 2.8% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, and zero postcodes reporting sub-10 Mbps. Fixed wireless plays a minor role at 15.7% coverage, given that wired infrastructure is so complete. This distribution pattern shows a district with modern connectivity. Cable networks deliver most gigabit capacity rather than fibre-to-premise lines; either way, households here can rely on gigabit availability unless their address sits on legacy copper left behind by recent rollouts.
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
16%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO31 splits into 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO31 0 | 183 | 98% | 0% | 96% |
| YO31 1 | 120 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
| YO31 7 | 192 | 92% | 0% | 85% |
| YO31 8 | 134 | 100% | 0% | 95% |
| YO31 9 | 151 | 100% | 0% | 98% |
All YO31 0 postcodes (183)
All YO31 1 postcodes (120)
All YO31 7 postcodes (192)
All YO31 8 postcodes (134)
All YO31 9 postcodes (151)
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Living in York
York's postcode areas are exceptionally well served by modern standards. A household here can assume gigabit availability unless the specific address sits on legacy copper. The speed mix supports all modern uses: video calls, cloud work, 4K streaming, and multiple simultaneous users without compromise or buffering.
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
YO31 broadband FAQs
What is the broadband standard in YO31?
Gigabit speeds (300+ Mbps) are the default for 94.8% of postcodes. Only a tiny fraction are limited to mid-speed broadband, making YO31 exceptionally well connected.
Will I get full fibre or cable gigabit here?
Full fibre deployment is minimal. Gigabit availability comes primarily from cable networks rather than fibre-to-premise infrastructure.
Are there any slow-speed postcodes in YO31?
No. Zero postcodes fall below 10 Mbps, and only 0.2% fail to meet the Universal Service Obligation baseline. YO31 has no connectivity problem areas.
Is fixed wireless an option here?
Yes, though it is a fallback rather than the primary choice. Fixed wireless covers 15.7% of postcodes, but most premises have wired alternatives with better consistency and speed.
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Every postcode in YO31 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