Local amenity & demand

How do I check broadband before buying?

Quote the Ofsted report-card grades (single-word grades were scrapped Nov 2025).

Proximity helps but isn't a guarantee — admissions use oversubscription criteria and catchments move yearly.

Yes, a demand premium (~5–15% locally) — but it's a signal, not a guaranteed place.

Some areas (e.g. Kent, Bucks) use the 11+ — relevant to family demand.

Check FTTP vs FTTC by address on the Ofcom/Openreach checker.

Informational only — not legal or financial advice. For the specifics on a property, get OfferCheck.

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