Area Information for North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ
Basic Information
Area Type | Urban |
Local Authority | Plymouth |
Ward | St Peter and the Waterfront |
Constituency | Plymouth Sutton and Devonport * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link. |
Region | South West |
Country | England |
Housing Summary
The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.
Policing & Crime Summary
We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Stonehouse), and the Devon & Cornwall Police force area,
which is available on the Crime tab of this page.
We also hold details of the latest crimes committed near North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ.
Nearby Services
StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...
- Closest primary school: Pilgrim Primary Academy (210 yards)
- Closest secondary school: Plymouth High School for Girls (870 yards)
- Closest GP: North Road West Med.Ctr. (< 50 yards)
- Closest hospital: Mount Gould Hospital (1.5 miles)
More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab
Broadband Summary
This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.
About the Demographic Information
The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021.
They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK).
Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes.
The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.
The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland).
This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building.
You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.
Nearby Locations
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House Prices
There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.
Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.
Housing Types Embed This
The area containing North Road West, Plymouth consists predominantly of flats, which is common in inner cities, student neighbourhoods and poorer suburban settings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.
Housing Types | |
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Detached | 0 |
Semi-Detached | 2 |
Terraced | 7 |
Flat (Purpose-Built) | 91 |
Flat (Converted) | 20 |
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses | 19 |
Caravan/Park/Temporary | 1 |
Total | 140 |
Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top
The area containing North Road West, Plymouth contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 44% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.
Housing Tenure | |
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Owned Outright | 9 |
Owned with Mortgage | 18 |
Shared Ownership | 0 |
Rented: From Council | 26 |
Rented: Other Social | 35 |
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents | 49 |
Rented: Other | 3 |
Rent Free | 0 |
Total | 140 |
Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top
This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.
Housing Occupancy | |
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One Person | 56 |
Two People | 51 |
Three People | 18 |
Four People | 13 |
Five People | 0 |
Six People | 3 |
Seven People | 0 |
8+ People | 0 |
Total | 141 |
Household Composition Embed This Back to Top
The area containing North Road West, Plymouth consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.
Household Composition | |
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1 Person Household | 55 |
Family Household | 74 |
Other Household | 12 |
Total | 141 |
Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top
Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.
Household Deprivation | |
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Not Deprived | 66 |
Deprived In One Dimension | 40 |
Deprived In Two Dimensions | 22 |
Deprived In Three Dimensions | 11 |
Deprived In Four Dimensions | 2 |
Total | 141 |
Gender Embed This
Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly 49% male, 51% female. The local area around PL1 5BZ however is predominantly male (55%). This can be caused by a number of factors, but amongst the most common are: areas associated with nearby higher education, areas that contain large establishments such as boarding schools, and areas with younger populations (females on average live longer than males, so are more likely to be found in retirement areas).
Gender | |
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Male | 155 |
Female | 126 |
Total | 281 |
Age Groups Embed This Back to Top
Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.
Age Groups | |
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0-4 | 17 |
5-9 | 5 |
10-14 | 18 |
15-19 | 13 |
20-24 | 52 |
25-29 | 28 |
30-34 | 19 |
35-39 | 27 |
40-44 | 13 |
45-49 | 22 |
50-54 | 21 |
55-59 | 13 |
60-64 | 10 |
65-69 | 6 |
70-74 | 3 |
75-79 | 7 |
80-84 | 4 |
85+ | 2 |
Total | 280 |
Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top
In the immediate vicinity of PL1 5BZ there is a large concentration of residents that are single - 56% of the resident population. On average, around 37.9% of census respondents were single. Areas with large single populations are often in built-up areas, with good entertainment facilities. It is also common to see a younger population in these areas.
Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).
Relationship Status | |
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Single | 156 |
Married | 42 |
Separated | 12 |
Divorced | 22 |
Widowed | 5 |
Total | 237 |
Health Embed This Back to Top
Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.
Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.
It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.
Health | |
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Very Good | 111 |
Good | 102 |
Fair | 45 |
Bad | 19 |
Very Bad | 3 |
Total | 280 |
Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top
At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.
The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.
Highest Qualification Level Achieved | |
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Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) | 61 |
Apprenticeship | 12 |
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 57 |
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 40 |
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 25 |
No GCSEs or Equivalent | 35 |
Other | 7 |
Total | 237 |
Ethnic Group Embed This
As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with this area being 83% white.
As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.
There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.
Ethnic Group | |
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White | 234 |
Mixed Ethnicity | 13 |
Indian | 1 |
Pakistani | 2 |
Bangladeshi | 1 |
Chinese | 1 |
Other Asian | 5 |
Black African | 15 |
Black Caribbean | 1 |
Other Black/African/Caribbean | 1 |
Arab | 1 |
Other | 7 |
Total | 282 |
Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top
At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.
Country of Birth | |
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United Kingdom | 212 |
European Union | 38 |
Rest of Europe | 1 |
Africa | 14 |
Middle East and Asia | 11 |
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) | 4 |
Total | 280 |
Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top
At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.
The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".
Length of Residence | |
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Born in The United Kingdom | 212 |
10+ Years | 38 |
5-10 Years | 16 |
2-5 Years | 8 |
Less Than 2 Years | 7 |
Total | 281 |
Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top
Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to PL1 5BZ.
Passport(s) Held | |
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None | 56 |
United Kingdom | 176 |
Republic of Ireland | 2 |
European Union | 33 |
Rest of Europe | 3 |
African Countries | 3 |
Middle East or Asia | 3 |
North America or Caribbean | 2 |
Religion Embed This Back to Top
The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.
Religion | |
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No Religion | 130 |
Christian | 105 |
Buddhist | 3 |
Hindu | 0 |
Jewish | 0 |
Muslim | 8 |
Sikh | 0 |
Other Religion | 2 |
Not Stated | 32 |
Total | 280 |
Economic Activity Embed This
Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.
The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.
Economic Activity | |
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Full-Time Employee | 81 |
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) | 35 |
Self Employed (No Subordinates) | 8 |
Self Employed (With Subordinates) | 2 |
Unemployed | 11 |
Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 35 |
Retired | 21 |
Looking After Home or Family | 16 |
Long-Term Sick or Disabled | 18 |
Other | 10 |
Total | 237 |
Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top
This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.
Occupation Group | |
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Professional Occupations | 18 |
Associate Professional Occupations | 14 |
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations | 9 |
Skilled Trades Occupations | 17 |
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations | 18 |
Sales and Customer Service Occupations | 13 |
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives | 13 |
Elementary Occupations | 27 |
Total | 129 |
Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top
Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).
Socio-Economic Classification | |
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Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional | 13 |
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional | 25 |
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations | 25 |
Own Account Worker/Small Employer | 12 |
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation | 19 |
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations | 45 |
Semi-Routine Occupation | 42 |
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed | 22 |
Full-time Student | 34 |
Total | 237 |
North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ is within the Stonehouse policing neighbourhood, under the Devon & Cornwall Police force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999.
Neighbourhood Team
Crime: | Click here to view crimes committed near North Road West |
Neighbourhood Team Address |
Stonehouse Devon & Cornwall Police Charles Cross Police Station Plymouth Devon PL4 8HG |
Force Website: | http://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk |
Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.







Below are the details of the closest services to PL1 5BZ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for PL1 5BZ.
Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top
Listed here are the 14 closest railway stations to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest railway station is Plymouth, approximately 320 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Plymouth | 320 yards |
Devonport | 1.1 miles |
Dockyard (Devonport) | 1.4 miles |
Keyham | 1.7 miles |
St Budeaux Ferry Road | 2.5 miles |
St Budeaux Victoria Road | 2.6 miles |
Saltash | 3.5 miles |
Bere Ferrers | 5.4 miles |
St Germans | 7.3 miles |
Bere Alston | 7.9 miles |
Calstock | 8.8 miles |
Gunnislake | 11 miles |
Ivybridge | 11 miles |
Menheniot | 13 miles |
Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest is Pilgrim Primary Academy, approximately 210 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
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Pilgrim Primary Academy | 210 yards |
March 2013
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The Cathedral School of St Mary | 510 yards |
November 2022
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St Peter's CofE Primary School | 740 yards |
February 2024
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Stuart Road Primary Academy | 760 yards |
December 2012
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Mount Street Primary School | half a mile |
January 2023
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Millbay Academy (All Through) | 0.6 miles |
February 2024
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St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School | 0.6 miles |
October 2022
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School | 0.7 miles |
November 2022
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High Street Primary Academy | 0.7 miles |
July 2023
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Hyde Park Infants' School | 0.8 miles |
November 2021
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Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest is Plymouth High School for Girls, approximately 870 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* | Last Ofsted Inspection |
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Plymouth High School for Girls | 870 yards |
November 2016
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Millbay Academy (All Through) | 0.6 miles |
February 2024
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Stoke Damerel Community College | 0.7 miles |
February 2022
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Scott Medical and Healthcare College | 0.7 miles |
February 2020
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Devonport High School for Boys | 0.7 miles |
October 2023
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Plymouth College | 0.7 miles | |
Devonport High School for Girls | 1.2 miles |
November 2019
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Lipson Co-operative Academy | 1.3 miles |
November 2021
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UTC Plymouth | 1.3 miles |
January 2023
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All Saints Church of England Academy | 1.9 miles |
February 2023
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Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest is North Road West Med.Ctr., approximately < 50 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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North Road West Med.Ctr. | < 50 yards |
Armada Surgery | 200 yards |
University Medical Centre (Endsleigh Place) | 630 yards |
Adelaide Street Surgery | 0.6 miles |
Lisson Grove Medical Ctr. | 0.8 miles |
West Hoe Surgery | 0.8 miles |
Friary House Surgery | 0.8 miles |
Beaumont Villa Surgery | 0.8 miles |
Stoke Surgery | 0.9 miles |
St Neots Surgery | 1 mile |
Nearest Dentists Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest is Cecil Street Dental Surgery, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Cecil Street Dental Surgery | 450 yards |
Fauchard House Dental Surgery | 850 yards |
myorthodontist, The Crescent, Plymouth | 0.5 miles |
Dental and Implant Centre | 0.6 miles |
Emergency Dental Service Plymouth | 0.7 miles |
SpaDental Plymouth | 0.8 miles |
Central Park Dental Practice Ltd | 0.8 miles |
Bupa Dental Care, Plymouth | 0.9 miles |
Armada Dental Surgery | 0.9 miles |
Smile Care Plymouth Ltd | 1 mile |
Nearest Hospitals Back to Top
Listed here are the 6 closest hospitals to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest is Mount Gould Hospital, approximately 1.5 miles away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Mount Gould Hospital | 1.5 miles |
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth | 2.8 miles |
Derriford Hospital | 3.2 miles |
Nuffield Health, Plymouth Hospital | 3.3 miles |
St Barnabas Hospital | 3.7 miles |
Lee Mill Hospital | 8.3 miles |
Nearest Opticians Back to Top
Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to North Road West, Plymouth, PL1 5BZ. The nearest is Boots-Plymouth - Cornwall St, approximately 470 yards away.
Name | Approximate Distance* |
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Boots-Plymouth - Cornwall St | 470 yards |
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Plymouth | 500 yards |
Iconic Opticians | 500 yards |
S Chatterjee Opticians | 540 yards |
M&S Opticians - Plymouth | 680 yards |
Vision Express Opticians | 710 yards |
Boots-Plymouth - Drake Circus | 790 yards |
Eyecare Excellence with Plymouth University | 810 yards |
Opticial Express | 0.5 miles |
S Laws Lascelles Opticians | 0.6 miles |
* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.
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Broadband in PL1 5BZ
This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.
Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.
Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? | Yes |
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? | Yes |
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? | Yes |
Maximum Download Speed Available | 1000Mbps+ |
Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top
Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.
Supplier | Customer Rating |
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Plusnet | 76.2% |
Zen Internet | 75.8% |
Post Office | 74% |
EE Broadband | 73.4% |
NOW TV | 70.8% |
Vodafone | 70% |
Sky Digital | 69.2% |
BT Broadband | 67.4% |
Virgin Media | 67.4% |
TalkTalk | 65.2% |
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