Q1
Best network for PE5?
EE leads with 97/100 — driven by 100% 5G and 100% 4G in this mixed urban-rural part of Peterborough.
PE5 DISTRICT · PETERBOROUGH
Best mobile network in Castor PE5 · Peterborough
EE scores 97/100 — the best measured network for PE5 in Peterborough, 6 points clear of the weakest. 100% 5G-grade · 100% 4G. Ofcom Mobile Coverage data (May 2025), measured across 73 addresses in 6 sampled postcodes.
The PE5 district covers Castor, Sutton, Ailsworth and Glinton. Signal varies street by street — scan your exact postcode below.
RESULT · PE5 · PETERBOROUGH
Coverage for PE5 district
★ BEST MEASURED
EE
97/100
EE has the strongest measured coverage for the PE5 district in Peterborough, 6 points clear of the weakest network in Ofcom's data.
Full ranking — PE5
#1
EE
#2
Three
#3
O2
#4
Vodafone
Coverage analysis — PE5
Comparing Ofcom-measured operator coverage, EE is the clear winner in Peterborough. In this mixed urban-rural area, EE achieves an overall coverage score of 97/100 — driven by excellent 5G coverage (100%) and rock-solid 4G at 100%. 5G and 4G scores are closely matched, reflecting a mature, stable network.
EE comfortably leads Three by 1 points overall. While Three reaches 100% on 5G and 100% on 4G in Peterborough, it falls short of EE's combined performance across all bands. O2 and Vodafone round out the field at 94 and 91 respectively.
Why EE for PE5?
EE's 5G rollout in Peterborough is among the strongest nationally, covering 100% of premises in the PE5 district. For anyone streaming video, gaming on mobile, or relying on a mobile hotspot at home, this level of 5G penetration makes a real difference to day-to-day speed.
The runner-up in PE5 is Three at 96/100 (100% 5G / 100% 4G). It is a close contest — both operators deliver strong coverage in PE5, and your choice may come down to tariff, handset preference, or existing contract.
Switching to EE in Castor
EE has the strongest measured signal here — 97/100, with 100% 5G-grade and 100% 4G coverage across Castor, Sutton, Ailsworth and Glinton, 6 points clear of the weakest. A cheaper plan on a network that does not reach your street costs more than it saves, so start from the coverage and pick the plan second.
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Coverage FAQ — PE5
Q2
Is 5G available in PE5?
EE provides excellent 5G coverage at 100%. Three follows at 100%.
Q3
Which network has the best 4G?
EE leads 4G too at 100%. Reliable 4G is critical in mixed urban-rural areas.
Q4
Is O2 worth considering?
O2 scores 94/100 in PE5 (100% 5G, 100% 4G). It may suit certain tariff or price preferences despite trailing the top two.