Cheltenham Broadband Internet Speeds by Ward
Check broadband coverage and speeds across Cheltenham by ward — gigabit, full-fibre, ultrafast and superfast availability from Ofcom data, covering GL50–GL54.
- 5496 postcodes across GL50, GL51, GL52, GL53, GL54 Mapped as 41 wards
- Last updated 2026-09-09
Cheltenham Broadband Speeds
This page maps home broadband availability across Cheltenham and the surrounding Gloucestershire wards, using Ofcom’s Connected Nations data. It shows what’s available to order at each address — not the speed any one household currently pays for.
Map of Local Coverage
Shaded by gigabit-capable availability (% of premises)
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75–80%
80–85%
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95%+
Coverage by Ward
| Ward | Postcodes | Typical tier | Superfast (30+) | Ultrafast (100+) | Ultrafast (300+) | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints | 191 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.4% | 98.8% | 98.2% | 96.9% |
| Badgeworth | 60 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 94.4% | 87.2% | 87.0% | 85.3% |
| Battledown | 179 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.0% | 88.1% | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Benhall, the Reddings & Fiddler's Green | 170 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 98.3% | 95.2% | 94.2% | 93.7% |
| Bourton Vale | 127 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 86.6% | 61.0% | 61.0% | 61.0% |
| Bourton Village | 105 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 95.9% | 79.1% | 79.0% | 79.0% |
| Charlton Kings | 193 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 98.9% | 89.3% | 86.1% | 83.9% |
| Charlton Park | 176 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.9% | 84.3% | 83.3% | 83.2% |
| Chedworth & Churn Valley | 55 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 95.6% | 95.6% | 95.6% | 95.6% |
| Churchdown St John's | 3 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 94.9% | 94.9% | 94.9% | 94.9% |
| Cleeve Grange | 71 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 92.9% | 92.6% | 92.6% | 92.6% |
| Cleeve Hill | 148 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 91.7% | 85.6% | 85.3% | 85.0% |
| Cleeve St Michael's | 130 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 98.1% | 96.7% | 96.7% | 96.6% |
| Cleeve West | 139 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 94.6% | 90.9% | 90.1% | 89.9% |
| College | 228 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 97.9% | 88.6% | 87.3% | 85.5% |
| Coln Valley | 15 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 90.9% | 90.9% | 90.9% | 90.9% |
| Ermin | 41 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 94.1% | 94.1% | 94.1% | 94.1% |
| Fosseridge | 16 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 88.8% | 87.0% | 87.0% | 87.0% |
| Hesters Way | 213 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 100.0% | 96.9% | 96.9% | 96.9% |
| Isbourne | 44 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 80.7% | 78.7% | 78.7% | 78.7% |
| Lansdown | 234 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.4% | 87.7% | 84.7% | 82.7% |
| Leckhampton | 178 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.3% | 87.3% | 86.1% | 85.9% |
| Northleach | 129 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 92.2% | 70.7% | 70.7% | 70.7% |
| Oakley | 148 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 100.0% | 97.1% | 96.5% | 96.6% |
| Park | 229 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 100.0% | 98.1% | 97.3% | 96.7% |
| Pittville | 182 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 98.8% | 91.2% | 90.7% | 88.5% |
| Prestbury | 169 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.6% | 91.9% | 90.9% | 90.7% |
| Sandywell | 125 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 89.4% | 80.5% | 80.5% | 80.5% |
| Severn Vale North | 33 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 89.3% | 69.4% | 69.4% | 69.4% |
| Severn Vale South | 28 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 96.8% | 78.3% | 78.3% | 78.2% |
| Shurdington | 66 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 89.1% | 85.5% | 84.2% | 82.4% |
| Springbank | 160 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 100.0% | 98.8% | 98.7% | 98.7% |
| St Mark's | 204 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 100.0% | 99.5% | 99.5% | 99.4% |
| St Paul's | 175 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.9% | 99.0% | 98.9% | 98.3% |
| St Peter's | 166 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 100.0% | 96.8% | 96.7% | 96.6% |
| Stow | 128 | Superfast (30Mbps+) | 98.2% | 33.7% | 33.7% | 33.7% |
| Swindon Village | 165 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 97.7% | 97.3% | 97.2% | 97.1% |
| The Rissingtons | 90 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 97.7% | 92.6% | 92.6% | 92.6% |
| Up Hatherley | 162 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.3% | 96.7% | 96.5% | 96.0% |
| Warden Hill | 154 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 99.7% | 95.4% | 93.2% | 91.8% |
| Winchcombe | 217 | Gigabit-capable (1000Mbps+) | 90.4% | 75.2% | 75.2% | 75.2% |
What the Speed Tiers Mean & Coverage
| Tier | Speed | Postcodes | What It Means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gigabit-capable | 1000 Mbps+ | 4894 | The fastest tier — full-fibre or equivalent, capable of 1000 Mbps and beyond. |
| Ultrafast high | 300 Mbps+ | 29 | Very fast, comfortable for heavy use across many devices at once. |
| Ultrafast entry | 100 Mbps+ | 31 | Fast enough for almost any household, including streaming and video calls. |
| Superfast | 30 Mbps+ | 431 | The UK's baseline standard for a "decent" broadband connection. |
| Below USO | Below 30 Mbps | 111 | Fewer than half of premises reach superfast; some may fall under the Universal Service Obligation (10 Mbps) minimum. |
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, postcode-unit data, aggregated to postcode s. A postcode is banded into a tier when at least half its premises have that level of coverage; area figures are the mean across their postcodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Read the Map?
- Each shaded area is an electoral ward. The darker the blue, the higher the share of premises that can get a gigabit-capable connection (1000 Mbps+). Pale wards aren't badly connected — almost everywhere here can get at least superfast broadband — they simply have fewer gigabit-ready lines so far. Click any ward for its full breakdown.
Where Does This Data Come From?
- Ofcom's Connected Nations programme, which publishes fixed broadband coverage for every UK postcode. Ofcom refreshes it roughly twice a year.
Is This the Speed I'll Actually Get?
- No — it shows what's available to order, not guaranteed speeds. Your real speed depends on your provider, package, and the line to your home.
What Do the Ward Figures Represent?
- We take every postcode in GL50–GL54, match it to its ward, and average the results, so each ward shows one representative value. A mostly-fast ward can still contain individual streets that lag behind.
Why Show Wards Instead of Postcodes?
- There are several thousand postcodes across these areas — too many to read on a map. Wards group them into recognisable neighbourhoods while keeping the full detail in the table above.
How Current Is It?
- Check the "last updated" date at the top of the page. Because Ofcom publishes about twice a year, very recent rollouts may not appear yet.