YO42 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 716 postcodes across 3 sectors in East Riding of Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
76%
Superfast
88%
Postcodes
716
YO42 encompasses 716 postcodes across East Riding of Yorkshire. Gigabit is within reach for most, but connectivity falls short of the region's top performers.
Broadband speeds in YO42
Share of YO42 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 716 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit speeds are available to 76.1% of postcodes, a respectable figure that nonetheless trails the best performing districts. Superfast broadband reaches 87.6%, and ultrafast covers 76.1%, closely mirroring gigabit availability. Fixed wireless spans 50.2% of the area, twice the rate in some neighbouring codes, indicating that many premises lack wired backbone infrastructure. Looking at the speed distribution: 76.1% at gigabit, 11.5% at 30 to 300 Mbps, and 6.2% reporting sub-10 Mbps in practice. Only 0.4% fall below the Universal Service Obligation threshold, but that 6.2% tail speaks to real challenges for postcodes on copper-only or isolated fixed wireless paths. The gap between official and practical figures suggests some postcodes meet the USO baseline only marginally.
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
50%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO42 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO42 1 | 149 | 71% | 0% | 41% |
| YO42 2 | 361 | 100% | 0% | 99% |
| YO42 4 | 206 | 79% | 0% | 62% |
All YO42 1 postcodes (149)
All YO42 2 postcodes (361)
All YO42 4 postcodes (206)
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Living in East Riding of Yorkshire
YO42 sits in the middle tier regionally. Three-quarters enjoy gigabit, but the remainder, especially those relying on fixed wireless, face slower, less consistent connectivity. House-hunters should treat 50% fixed wireless prevalence as a red flag unless the specific property has wired alternatives available.
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
YO42 broadband FAQs
What is the typical broadband experience in YO42?
Gigabit speeds are available to 76.1% of postcodes, with most of the remainder hitting 30 to 300 Mbps. Only 6.2% experience sub-10 Mbps in practice, so adequacy is reasonable for most users.
Is fixed wireless the main connectivity here?
It is significant at 50.2% of postcodes. This suggests wired alternatives are limited. Fixed wireless performance varies with weather and signal strength; verify coverage if considering it as your primary connection.
Which postcodes in YO42 have the slowest speeds?
6.2% fall below 10 Mbps, concentrated in pockets where wired infrastructure is thin and fixed wireless is the only option. These postcodes face real speed constraints.
Does YO42 have full fibre?
Full fibre deployment is absent. Gigabit availability comes from fixed wireless and scattered cable coverage.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in YO42 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