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Ofcom data · 9 districts

Hereford broadband coverage (HR)

Full-fibre, gigabit and superfast availability across every HR postcode district in West Midlands — plus business broadband and leased lines.

Strong coverage

Superfast (30Mb+)

88.2%

Ultrafast (300Mb+)

70%

Gigabit-capable

69.8%

Below USO (10Mb)

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Broadband across the HR area

The HR postcode area covers Hereford and the surrounding West Midlands region, spanning 9 outward-code districts. Overall fixed-broadband provision across HR is strong: superfast reaches about 88.2% of premises and gigabit-capable connectivity is available to roughly 69.8%.

Availability is never uniform across a whole postcode area — city-centre HR districts are typically further ahead on full fibre than outlying towns and rural fringes. Use the district breakdown below to see how each HR outcode compares, then check an exact postcode for the definitive answer.

HR districts compared

Each HR outward code ranked by size. Click a district for its full breakdown and a postcode-level check.

DistrictAreaSuperfastGigabit
HR2Herefordshire, County of81.2%64.4%
HR1Herefordshire, County of96.8%83.7%
HR4Herefordshire, County of95.9%79.5%
HR9Forest of Dean90.3%73%
HR6Herefordshire, County of89.5%72.1%
HR8Forest of Dean86.5%71.3%
HR3Herefordshire, County of79.3%45.3%
HR7Herefordshire, County of87.8%78%
HR5Herefordshire, County of86.6%61.2%

Business broadband & leased lines in Hereford

Connection Technologies arranges business broadband, full-fibre (FTTP) and leased lines right across the HR area. Where gigabit full fibre is live we quote ultrafast symmetric connections; everywhere else a leased line still guarantees the speed and SLA your business needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What broadband speeds are available in the HR postcode area (Hereford)?
In the HR postcode area (Hereford), superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s+) is available to approximately 88.2% of premises and gigabit-capable broadband to around 69.8%, based on Ofcom Connected Nations data. Exact availability varies by postcode — enter your full postcode in our checker for a precise result.
Can I get full-fibre or gigabit broadband in the HR postcode area (Hereford)?
Gigabit-capable coverage in the HR postcode area (Hereford) stands at about 69.8% of premises. Where gigabit and full-fibre (FTTP) are live, businesses can order symmetric, low-latency connections — ideal for cloud, VoIP and multi-site working. If full fibre hasn't reached your premises yet, a leased line can still deliver guaranteed gigabit speeds.
How do I check broadband at my exact address in the HR postcode area (Hereford)?
Use the free broadband postcode checker on this page: enter your postcode to see fixed-broadband availability, gigabit/full-fibre coverage and mobile signal for all four networks at that location, sourced from official Ofcom data.
Who provides business broadband in the HR postcode area (Hereford)?
Most UK providers serve the HR postcode area (Hereford) over the Openreach and (where present) CityFibre or Virgin Media networks. Connection Technologies arranges business broadband, full-fibre (FTTP) and leased lines across the area — request a quote to compare options for your postcode.

Broadband availability data © 2026 Ofcom (Connected Nations), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures are area averages and predictions; availability at an individual address may differ — always confirm with a postcode-level check.

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