Ofcom data · January 2026 · deals updated weekly

Broadband in Chorley: 90% can get full fibre.

In Chorley, 89.8% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 93.1% of premises. Full fibre grew by 3.8 points in six months. It ranks 74th of 361 council areas for full fibre.

At a glance

Broadband coverage in Chorley

89.8%can get full fibre50,902 of 56,684 premises. UK: 81%.
93.1%can get gigabitFull fibre plus upgraded cable. UK: 87.8%.
98.3%can get superfast30 Mb or faster from a fixed line. UK: 97.7%.
254cannot get 10 Mb0.4% of premises. They can ask for an upgrade under the USO.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data (published May 2026). Contains Ofcom data © Ofcom 2026, Open Government Licence v3.0.
What this means for you

Three things to know before you choose

Better than most of the UK

89.8% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 5,782 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.

Gigabit mostly means full fibre

Here, gigabit coverage (93.1%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.

More people use full fibre here

55% of premises that can get full fibre use it, above the UK figure of 47.1%.

Compared

Chorley vs the North West, England and the UK

Full fibre
Chorley89.8%
North West88.3%
England81.3%
UK81%
Gigabit
Chorley93.1%
North West91.8%
England88.4%
UK87.8%
Superfast
Chorley98.3%
North West98.1%
England97.8%
UK97.7%
Take-up
Chorley55%
North West47.9%
England46.2%
UK47.1%

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.

Six-month change

How fast Chorley is catching up

Full fibre

86%→89.8%+3.8 pts

July 2025 to January 2026. 117th biggest rise of 359 councils.

Gigabit

90.7%→93.1%+2.4 pts

Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.

Rank for full fibre

74of 361

57 of 296 in England. Full league table →

Take-up

Most homes that can get full fibre in Chorley use it

Of every 100 premises, 90 can get full fibre and 49 use it. That is a take-up of 55%, against 47.1% across the UK.

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Providers and prices

Broadband providers and cheapest deals in Chorley

16 providers have broadband deals at PR6 9GW, a postcode in Chorley:

Cheapest broadband deal by speed at PR6 9GW
SpeedCheapest dealAverage a monthDeals
Everyday Under 150 MbThree 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months£17.5023
Fast 150–500 MbSky Full Fibre 150 150 Mb · 24 months£24.2124
Very fast 500–900 MbSky Full Fibre 500 500 Mb · 24 months£27.2117
Gigabit 900 Mb +Sky Full Fibre Gigafast 900 Mb · 24 months£29.2122

Broadband-only deals listed for PR6 9GW 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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Nearby

Neighbouring council areas

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Full fibre in Chorley and nearby council areas
CouncilFull fibreGigabitChange*
Hyndburn93.4%93.8%+0.1 pts
Chorley89.8%93.1%+3.8 pts
Blackburn with Darwen89.4%92.5%+2.9 pts
Bolton88.1%95%+2.0 pts
West Lancashire85.6%85.6%+6.1 pts
South Ribble85.4%88.4%+12.7 pts

The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.

FAQ

Broadband in Chorley: common questions

Is full fibre available in Chorley?

Yes, for 89.8% of premises in January 2026 (50,902 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.

What is the fastest broadband in Chorley?

93.1% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.

Which broadband providers cover Chorley?

At PR6 9GW we found 16 providers, including POP Telecom, Rebel, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.

How does Chorley compare with the UK?

Full fibre in Chorley is 8.8 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 74th of 361 council areas.

Can I get help if my broadband in Chorley is very slow?

Yes. 254 premises in Chorley 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 PR6 9GW. Methodology →

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