Broadband in M28 7EW

M28 7EW sits in Salford. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

100% of premises at M28 7EW can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. 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.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at M28 7EW. 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.

What do the broadband speeds at M28 7EW mean in practice? 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 7EW. 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 7EW, 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.

0 crimes were reported near M28 7EW in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Flood risk at M28 7EW 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.

Bolton station is the closest rail link at 4.8 miles from M28 7EW. You will need a car or bus to reach the station. Park-and-ride may be available. Salford Central is the next closest at 5.9 miles. Bury offers another option at 6.1 miles.

The most common council tax band near M28 7EW is 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 7EW 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 7EW: remote working 100/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Strong broadband makes this area well suited to home working.

M28 7EW 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 7EW is close to the area average of 99%.

How does M28 7EW compare to its neighbours? M28 7FW (0.08 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M28 7FN (0.11 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M28 3FS (0.11 miles, Salford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. M28 7EZ (0.12 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 7EW, 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.

Salford offers a mix of residential properties and local amenities. The character of any area is best judged in person.

Looking at the overall picture for M28 7EW, 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.

Before making a decision about M28 7EW, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

M28 7EW in Salford: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.