Can I get full-fibre broadband in Cheshire West and Chester?

As of July 2024, 79.3% of residential premises in Cheshire West and Chester could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 80.8% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.

How does Cheshire West and Chester compare to the rest of the UK?

Cheshire West and Chester has a Gera Broadband Index of 79.5/100, ranked 155 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Cheshire West and Chester is above the national midpoint.

Are any premises in Cheshire West and Chester without decent broadband?

0.1% of premises in Cheshire West and Chester were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 97.5% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Cheshire West and Chester Broadband Coverage

Real Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 broadband availability for Cheshire West and Chester (England), with its Gera Broadband Index of 79.5/100.

What is broadband coverage like in Cheshire West and Chester?

As of July 2024, 80.8% of premises in Cheshire West and Chester can get gigabit-capable broadband, 79.3% full fibre and 97.5% superfast, with 0.1% below the Universal Service Obligation, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Its Gera Broadband Index is 79.5/100 (ranked 155 of 361), above the UK median of 77.4.

Source:Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities)·as of July 2024updated annually (last: 18 June 2026)

Gera Broadband Index79.5 / 100Ranked 155 of 361 UK local authorities. UK median 77.4.How this index is calculated

Cheshire West and Chester broadband availability

Cheshire West and Chester fixed broadband availability — Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 (July 2024)
Metric	Availability (% of premises)
Gigabit-capable	80.8%
Full fibre (FTTP)	79.3%
Ultrafast (100+ Mbit/s)	82.2%
Superfast (30+ Mbit/s)	97.5%
Below the USO (no decent broadband)	0.1%
Residential premises	164,499

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97.5%

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0.1%

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Cheshire West and Chester has a Gera Broadband Index of 79.5/100 — ranked 155 of 361 UK local authorities, and above the UK median of 77.4.

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Cheshire West and Chester broadband — FAQ

Can I get full-fibre broadband in Cheshire West and Chester?: As of July 2024, 79.3% of residential premises in Cheshire West and Chester could access full-fibre (FTTP) broadband, and 80.8% could access gigabit-capable broadband, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. Availability varies street by street within the area.
How does Cheshire West and Chester compare to the rest of the UK?: Cheshire West and Chester has a Gera Broadband Index of 79.5/100, ranked 155 of 361 UK local authorities. The UK median index is 77.4, so Cheshire West and Chester is above the national midpoint.
Are any premises in Cheshire West and Chester without decent broadband?: 0.1% of premises in Cheshire West and Chester were below the Universal Service Obligation (unable to get decent broadband of at least 10 Mbit/s download) as of July 2024, per Ofcom Connected Nations 2024. 97.5% could access superfast broadband (30 Mbit/s or more).

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Contains public sector information published by Ofcom and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: Ofcom — Connected Nations 2024 (fixed coverage, local authorities) (July 2024, published December 2024).