Broadband in York: 87% can get full fibre.
In York, 86.6% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 90.3% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.7 points in six months. It ranks 117th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in York
Three things to know before you choose
86.6% can get full fibre, above the UK figure, but about 13,102 premises still cannot. Check your exact address first.
Here, gigabit coverage (90.3%) comes mainly from full fibre, so faster uploads usually come with it.
Only 38% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
York vs Yorkshire and The Humber, 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 York is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 235th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in York haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 87 can get full fibre and 33 use it. That is a take-up of 38%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in York
18 providers have broadband deals at YO31 8RH, a postcode in York:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 18 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | 4th Utility 150Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 150 Mb · 24 months | £15.75 | 30 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Rise Fibre 500Mb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 500 Mb · 24 months | £20 | 18 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Rise Fibre 1Gb Full Fibre CityFibre (24 Months) 1000 Mb · 24 months | £19.50 | 30 |
Broadband-only deals listed for YO31 8RH 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Riding of Yorkshire | 94.5% | 94.5% | +3.2 pts |
| Doncaster | 94.5% | 96.4% | +0.9 pts |
| Wakefield | 94.2% | 95.3% | +1.3 pts |
| Leeds | 93.1% | 96% | +0.8 pts |
| York | 86.6% | 90.3% | +1.7 pts |
| North Yorkshire | 82.3% | 82.6% | +3.9 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in York: common questions
Is full fibre available in York?
Yes, for 86.6% of premises in January 2026 (84,820 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in York?
90.3% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover York?
At YO31 8RH we found 18 providers, including 4th Utility, Rise Fibre, POP Telecom, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does York compare with the UK?
Full fibre in York is 5.6 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 117th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in York is very slow?
Yes. 176 premises in York 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 YO31 8RH. Methodology →