Broadband in M28 2TU

Salford is home to M28 2TU. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at M28 2TU stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. Full fibre (FTTP) is available to 100% of addresses. That puts this postcode ahead of much of the country. The maximum download speed recorded is 1000 Mbps. That is well above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at M28 2TU tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 100% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at M28 2TU maps against common household needs. Multiple 4K streams can run simultaneously. Netflix, Disney+, and iPlayer should all work without buffering even with several devices active. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at M28 2TU. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At M28 2TU, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Crime in the LSOA covering M28 2TU totalled 0 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M28 2TU is rated Medium (Zone 2/3). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. Air quality is rated Fair with PM2.5 at 2.6 micrograms per cubic metre.

Salford Central station is the closest rail link at 5.2 miles from M28 2TU. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Deansgate is the next closest at 5.5 miles. Manchester Victoria offers another option at 5.5 miles.

Properties around M28 2TU most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is Salford. The three most common bands are A (30%), B (25%), C (20%). Band A corresponds to 1991 property values of up to £40,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

4G outdoor coverage at M28 2TU reaches 99%. Indoor 4G drops to 85%. Some signal loss indoors is normal. Most calls and data should still work inside. 5G has not yet reached this postcode. Coverage is expanding but remains concentrated in urban centres. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network.

Suitability scores for M28 2TU: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

M28 2TU falls within the Salford local authority area. The M28 postcode area contains 1052 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across M28 ranges from 0% to 100%. M28 2TU is close to the area average of 99%.

How does M28 2TU compare to its neighbours? M28 2DD (0.07 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M28 2TT (0.1 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M28 2TZ (0.16 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M28 2DE (0.14 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At M28 2TU, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. Where full fibre is available, it typically offers faster and more reliable service than part-fibre connections. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

Life in Salford depends on what matters to you. Broadband, transport, and local services vary by street.

Looking at the overall picture for M28 2TU, a few things are worth highlighting. Both fixed and mobile connectivity are strong. Backup options exist if one connection fails.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Salford. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

This covers the key data for M28 2TU. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Salford hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.