Broadband in Castle Point: 85% can get full fibre.
In Castle Point, 85.1% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 89.2% of premises. Full fibre grew by 15.0 points in six months, the 11th biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Castle Point
Three things to know before you choose
85.1% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 6,261 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (89.2%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 36% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Castle Point vs the East of England, England and the UK
Region, nation and UK figures are totals of all council areas, weighted by premises. Take-up is the share of premises with full fibre available that use it.
How fast Castle Point is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 11th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Gigabit coverage includes full fibre and upgraded cable.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Castle Point haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 85 can get full fibre and 31 use it. That is a take-up of 36%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Castle Point
17 providers have broadband deals at SS7 3DZ, a postcode in Castle Point:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 23 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 150 150 Mb · 24 months | £24.21 | 26 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Sky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months | £27.21 | 18 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months | £29.21 | 27 |
Broadband-only deals listed for SS7 3DZ on 27 October 2026. Some networks, such as Virgin Media and smaller full fibre builders, are checked address by address, so your list may be longer. Average a month includes set-up fees and contracted price rises.
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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend-on-Sea | 97.6% | 98.3% | 0.0 pts |
| Rochford | 89.9% | 89.9% | +9.5 pts |
| Thurrock | 85.3% | 92.8% | +1.3 pts |
| Castle Point | 85.1% | 89.2% | +15.0 pts |
| Medway | 81.2% | 90.4% | +1.6 pts |
| Basildon | 74.3% | 91.3% | -0.4 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Castle Point households
Broadband in Castle Point: common questions
Is full fibre available in Castle Point?
Yes, for 85.1% of premises in January 2026 (35,723 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Castle Point?
89.2% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Castle Point?
At SS7 3DZ we found 17 providers, including POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Castle Point compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Castle Point is 4.1 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 136th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Castle Point is very slow?
Yes. 43 premises in Castle Point cannot get 10 Mb. They can request a better connection under the Universal Service Obligation, free up to £3,400.
Coverage and take-up: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data, Open Government Licence v3.0. Region and location: Office for National Statistics, OGL v3.0. Deals: live prices for SS7 3DZ. Methodology →