Broadband in Hartlepool: 96% can get full fibre.
In Hartlepool, 95.7% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), above the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 96.9% of premises. Full fibre grew by 1.5 points in six months. It ranks 10th of 361 council areas for full fibre.
Broadband coverage in Hartlepool
Three things to know before you choose
Nearly every home in Hartlepool can get full fibre, so you can choose on price and service rather than on the network.
Here, gigabit coverage (96.9%) 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.
Hartlepool vs the North East, 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 Hartlepool is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 244th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Hartlepool haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 96 can get full fibre and 36 use it. That is a take-up of 38%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Hartlepool
12 providers have broadband deals at TS27 3HY, a postcode in Hartlepool:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 32 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Starlink Residential - 200 Mbps 200 Mb · 1 months | £79 | 2 |
Broadband-only deals listed for TS27 3HY on 28 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* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartlepool | 95.7% | 96.9% | +1.5 pts |
| Darlington | 86.7% | 92.7% | +9.7 pts |
| Sunderland | 80.6% | 94.7% | +10.1 pts |
| Middlesbrough | 62.6% | 94.6% | +2.0 pts |
| Redcar and Cleveland | 60.3% | 90.2% | +1.3 pts |
| Stockton-on-Tees | 59.6% | 92% | +2.1 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Useful for Hartlepool households
Broadband in Hartlepool: common questions
Is full fibre available in Hartlepool?
Yes, for 95.7% of premises in January 2026 (46,947 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Hartlepool?
96.9% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre.
Which broadband providers cover Hartlepool?
At TS27 3HY we found 12 providers, including POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream, Vodafone. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Hartlepool compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Hartlepool is 14.7 points above the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 10th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Hartlepool is very slow?
Yes. 202 premises in Hartlepool 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 TS27 3HY. Methodology →