YO60 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 254 postcodes across 2 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
40%
Superfast
67%
Postcodes
254
YO60 is the slowest district in this batch, serving 254 North Yorkshire postcodes with gigabit reaching only two-fifths and below-10 Mbps affecting one-sixth.
Broadband speeds in YO60
Share of YO60 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 254 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit is available to just 39.7% of postcodes in YO60, placing it in the bottom quartile regionally. Superfast broadband, by contrast, reaches 66.5%, revealing a steep jump in the speed ladder where many postcodes jump from below 30 Mbps to 300+ Mbps rather than sitting comfortably in the middle tier. The speed distribution bears this out: 39.7% gigabit, 26.9% at 30 to 300 Mbps, and 16.4% below 10 Mbps. Fixed wireless is almost as prevalent as gigabit infrastructure, spanning 66.2% of postcodes. The 1.1% below-USO threshold masks the underlying reality: 16.4% in real-world testing experience sub-10 Mbps, making YO60 among the most challenged postcodes nationally for broadband adequacy. This is a district where infrastructure investment has lagged substantially compared to neighbouring areas.
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
66%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO60 6 | 89 | 76% | 0% | 56% |
| YO60 7 | 165 | 61% | 0% | 31% |
All YO60 6 postcodes (89)
All YO60 7 postcodes (165)
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Living in North Yorkshire
YO60 reflects rural isolation and deferred digital investment. Sixteen per cent of postcodes cannot guarantee 10 Mbps, and most of those rely solely on fixed wireless, which suffers from signal loss and weather interference. Households here cannot assume modern broadband; site-specific checks are mandatory before any relocation.
Remote worker score
51/100
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
YO60 broadband FAQs
What is the broadband reality in YO60?
Just 40% have gigabit. Over one postcode in six reports sub-10 Mbps speeds, the highest rate in this batch. This is the slowest district surveyed; broadband cannot be assumed.
Why is fixed wireless so prevalent here?
It reaches 66.2% of postcodes because wired infrastructure is sparse. Fixed wireless fills the void, but performance depends on signal, weather, and network congestion.
Should I move to YO60 if I need reliable broadband?
Only if your specific postcode offers gigabit via wired network or has proven fixed wireless coverage verified by survey. One in six postcodes sits below 10 Mbps, so due diligence is non-negotiable for remote work.
Is there any gigabit infrastructure at all?
Yes, but limited. Forty per cent of postcodes access gigabit, and the remainder must rely on superfast (30 to 300 Mbps) or slower options. Wired gigabit is the best-case scenario here.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in YO60 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