YO61 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 663 postcodes across 4 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
60%
Superfast
84%
Postcodes
663
YO61 covers 663 North Yorkshire postcodes with modest gigabit reach and a notable population living at sub-10 Mbps speeds.
Broadband speeds in YO61
Share of YO61 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 663 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit speeds are available to 59.9% of postcodes, with ultrafast mirroring that share. Superfast broadband covers 83.6% of the area, showing a more typical speed ladder than some slower peers. Fixed wireless spans 62.3% of postcodes, the second-highest proportion in this batch, indicating routine reliance on wireless links where wired coverage gaps are common. The speed profile breaks down as: 59.9% gigabit, 23.7% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, and 10.1% below 10 Mbps. That final figure, one in ten postcodes, represents real connectivity stress. The 0.6% below-USO margin is slim, leaving most slow postcodes in a grey zone where they technically pass the standard but underperform for daily household uses like video conferencing or streaming.
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
62%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO61 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO61 1 | 210 | 86% | 0% | 45% |
| YO61 2 | 78 | 76% | 0% | 56% |
| YO61 3 | 263 | 90% | 0% | 86% |
| YO61 4 | 112 | 70% | 0% | 29% |
All YO61 1 postcodes (210)
All YO61 2 postcodes (78)
All YO61 3 postcodes (263)
All YO61 4 postcodes (112)
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Living in North Yorkshire
YO61 is a middle-ground district: more than half enjoy gigabit, but a stubborn 10% struggle. Fixed wireless dominance means reliance on weather-dependent, signal-dependent connections. Families choosing this area should plan for uneven connectivity and budget for hard-wired backups where fixed wireless is the only option.
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
YO61 broadband FAQs
What speeds can I expect across YO61?
Just under 60% have gigabit access. The remaining 40% split between mid-speed broadband and sub-10 Mbps postcodes, with roughly one in ten falling into that slow category.
Is fixed wireless reliable here?
Fixed wireless covers 62.3% of postcodes, making it the dominant connectivity method for most residents. Performance varies with signal strength and weather; check coverage conditions before committing.
How many postcodes are below the Universal Service Obligation?
Only 0.6% officially fall below USO, but 10.1% report sub-10 Mbps in real-world testing. That gap suggests measurement variance or marginal postcodes just above the 10 Mbps line.
Would YO61 suit a remote worker?
It depends on your specific postcode. Sixty per cent can handle modern remote work with gigabit. The 40% remainder, especially those on fixed wireless, may struggle with video conferencing or large file uploads.
Neighbouring districts
Check your exact postcode
Every postcode in YO61 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