YO8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,295 postcodes across 6 sectors in North Yorkshire.
Full fibre
0%
Gigabit
93%
Superfast
97%
Postcodes
1,295
YO8 is among the most connected districts in this batch, spanning 1,295 East Riding of Yorkshire postcodes with 93% gigabit availability.
Broadband speeds in YO8
Share of YO8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,295 postcodes in the district.
Gigabit reaches 93.1% of postcodes in YO8, with superfast broadband at 96.8%, indicating full infrastructure deployment. Ultrafast coverage matches gigabit at 93.1%, showing that cable or fixed wireless is the primary delivery mechanism for speeds above 300 Mbps. The speed distribution is heavily tilted toward gigabit: 93.1% at 300+ Mbps, only 3.7% in the 30 to 300 Mbps band, and 1.3% below 10 Mbps. Fixed wireless covers 26.5% of postcodes, a moderate share indicating that most areas have wired alternatives available. The sub-10 Mbps tail is negligible at 1.3%, and only 0.4% fall below the Universal Service Obligation. This is a high-performing district with complete infrastructure investment.
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
27%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
YO8 splits into 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YO8 3 | 169 | 98% | 0% | 96% |
| YO8 4 | 187 | 100% | 0% | 94% |
| YO8 5 | 195 | 96% | 0% | 93% |
| YO8 6 | 147 | 94% | 0% | 90% |
| YO8 8 | 270 | 94% | 0% | 90% |
| YO8 9 | 327 | 98% | 0% | 95% |
All YO8 3 postcodes (169)
All YO8 4 postcodes (187)
All YO8 5 postcodes (195)
All YO8 6 postcodes (147)
All YO8 8 postcodes (270)
All YO8 9 postcodes (327)
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Living in North Yorkshire
YO8 is among the best-connected parts of the region. Ninety-three per cent of premises can access gigabit, and the remaining 7% sit safely in superfast territory. Fixed wireless plays a secondary role; most postcodes have wired options providing greater reliability. This is a district where broadband adequacy is assured.
Remote worker score
54/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
51/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
YO8 broadband FAQs
What makes YO8 so well connected?
93.1% of postcodes access gigabit speeds, among the highest rates in this batch. Infrastructure investment here has been full, with cable and fixed wireless providing strong coverage.
Will I face slow speeds in YO8?
Unlikely. Only 1.3% of postcodes report sub-10 Mbps, and none fall below the Universal Service Obligation. Broadband adequacy is essentially assured.
Is fixed wireless a concern in YO8?
No. Fixed wireless covers 26.5% of postcodes, making it a minority option. Most residents have wired alternatives with better stability and consistent speed.
How does YO8 compare to neighbouring East Riding codes?
YO8 significantly outperforms YO41, YO42, and YO43. The 93.1% gigabit availability is among the highest in the group, making it a standout performer.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in YO8 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