Mobile Signal Report for CF10 1EP - Cardiff, UK

Good 5G Available

This area has good mobile coverage with 12 nearby base stations. 5G is available from select operators, providing ultra-fast data speeds. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.

12 base stations nearby

Operator Coverage

EE

5G-80 dBmgood

4G-88 dBmfair

3G-85 dBmgood

2G-60 dBmexcellent

O2

5G-92 dBmfair

4G-84 dBmgood

3G-60 dBmexcellent

2G-72 dBmexcellent

Vodafone

5G-83 dBmgood

4G-72 dBmexcellent

3G-70 dBmexcellent

2G-75 dBmexcellent

Three

5G-88 dBmfair

4G-62 dBmexcellent

3G-65 dBmexcellent

2G-70 dBmexcellent

Area Intelligence

Crime Rate

Very High

977 incidents

Broadband

169 Mbps

Fiber available

Population

High

Density indicator

Elevation

82m

Signal propagation

Air Quality

Good

Environmental index

Property Value

£439k

Trend: rising

Aviation & Airspace

Nearest Airport: Birmingham (BHX)
146.4km away

Drone Status: PERMITTED
Open airspace for recreational drone use

Weather & Signal Impact

Weather

Clear sky

4.7°C

Signal Impact

None

Rain fade effect

Flood Risk

Low

Infrastructure risk

Nearest Data Centres

Equinix Cardiff — 0.6km • Est. latency: 1ms

Equinix Cardiff

Tier 3 • 0.6km

Pulsant Bristol

Tier 3 • 41.0km

Equinix BI1 (Birmingham)

Tier 3 • 142.5km

Free WiFi Locations

Mobile Library Library

1.1km • ~7 Mbps

The Local Pub

994m • ~17 Mbps

Closest IT & Telecoms Businesses

32 IT & telecoms businesses found within 5km

Wolfberry Cyber IT Services

Pendyris Street, Cardiff

430m

Apple Store Electronics

Grand Arcade, Cardiff

450m

Echosec Systems IT Services

Pendyris Street, Cardiff

462m

Network Communications Mobile Phone Shop

Cardiff

475m

O2 Mobile Phone Shop

Grand Arcade, Cardiff

501m

EE Mobile Phone Shop

Grand Arcade, Cardiff

512m

Nearest Emergency Services

Police Stations

No data available

Fire Stations

Roath Fire Station

3.3km

Fire Station

5.0km

Mast Planning Applications

Cardiff • Approval rate: 50%

Street Pole 15mApproved

CTIL (O2/Vodafone) • 2.34km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £15k

Ref: CAR/2026/9636/TEL

4G UpgradeWithdrawn

CTIL (O2/Vodafone) • 0.50km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £24k

Ref: CAR/2026/3155/TEL

Equipment SwapRefused

MBNL (EE/Three) • 1.04km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £18k

Ref: CAR/2025/6447/TEL

Refused: Alternative sites not adequately explored

New Monopole 20mApproved

EE • 1.94km • Full Planning Permission • Est: £60k

Ref: CAR/2024/3943/TEL

Council generally supportive of telecoms infrastructure - good area for coverage expansion

Mast Installation Cost Estimate

Standard Area — Standard area - permitted development rights available for most installations

Small Cell

6-10m

£47,040

Permitted Development • 2-4 months

Rooftop Antenna

Up to 6m above building

£57,973

Permitted Development (under 6m) • 3-6 months

Monopole 20m

15-20m

£81,030

Prior Approval Required • 4-8 months

Lattice Tower 30m

25-30m

£135,085

Prior Approval Required • 6-12 months

Infrastructure Sharing

67% shared

MBNL: 2 • CTIL: 1 • Multi: 5 • Single: 4

High infrastructure sharing - operators collaborate effectively in this area

Mast Regulations & Permitted Development

Permitted Development (prior approval for larger structures)

Standard permitted development rights apply. Most telecoms installations can proceed with prior approval notification rather than full planning permission.

Ground-Based Masts

Up to 30m permitted under Part 16 GPDO 2015 (as amended April 2022)

Prior Approval

Building-Mounted Equipment

Antennas up to 6m above the building are permitted development

Permitted Development

Small Cells & Street Furniture

Equipment on existing structures (lamp posts, bus shelters) up to 2.5m

Permitted Development

Electronic Communications Code

Operators with ECC rights can negotiate access to land/buildings for equipment installation

Statutory Right (with Code powers)

Planning authority: Cardiff • Height limits: 30m (ground) / +6m (building-mounted) • Legislation: Part 16, Schedule 2, GPDO 2015 (amended 2022)

Listed Buildings & Conservation Status

32 listed structures

Conservation Zone: No

Moderate - Multiple listed structures may affect planning decisions

Schools, Hospitals & Sensitive Sites

Planning Objection Risk: High - School within 200m increases public objection risk

Schools (5)

Lansdowne Primary School - 0m

Cathays High School - 0m

Adamsdown Primary School - 0m

Hospitals (5)

Saint David's Hospital - 0m

Cardiff Royal Infirmary - 0m

Nuffield Health Cardiff Bay Hospital - 0m

Building Age Profile & Indoor Signal Loss

Dominant Era: Modern (post-1980) • Indoor Signal Loss: 7-12 dB

Generally good signal penetration expected in this area

Fibre Backhaul Availability

Good backhaul rating

5G Ready: Yes

Openreach FTTP - Full Fibre • 1 Gbps

Full fibre backhaul available - area supports 5G small cell deployment

Digital Deprivation Index

70/100 Average Connectivity

Decile 7/10

Average digital connectivity - some residents may face access challenges

Network Congestion Risk

39/100 Moderate Risk

Peak: 07:30-09:30, 17:00-19:00

Major Transport Hub - Rush hour peaks create predictable congestion patterns

Shopping Centre / High Street - Weekend and holiday peaks, especially on 4G data

3G Sunset Impact Assessment

3G has been largely phased out. Ensure all devices support 4G VoLTE minimum.

Vodafone

Completed (January 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Completed (March 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Three

Completed (August 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Completed (October 2024)

3G network fully shut down. Spectrum reallocated to 4G/5G.

Replace 3G-only devices before shutdown completion. Ensure VoLTE is enabled on your handset for voice calls over 4G.

Terrain & Signal Propagation

73/100 Good

Terrain: Elevated/Hilltop

Generally adequate propagation with some localised dead spots possible

Satellite Broadband Alternatives

Terrestrial broadband likely sufficient, but satellite is a viable backup option

Starlink

LEO Constellation • 50-200 Mbps

£75/month + £449 hardware

OneWeb

LEO Constellation • 50-195 Mbps

Enterprise pricing

EE Satellite SOS

Emergency Service • Emergency only

Included with EE plans

Kymeta / Hughes

GEO Satellite • 10-50 Mbps

Enterprise only

Electromagnetic Interference Sources

Overall Risk: Moderate

High Voltage Power Lines (0.1km) - HV lines within 500m can cause interference on lower frequencies

Railway Electrification (1.0km) - 25kV AC overhead lines produce harmonics that can affect nearby equipment

Industrial Estate (0.8km) - Heavy machinery and welding equipment can produce broadband RF noise

Transport & Rail

Nearest stations:

Birmingham New St (141.7km) London Paddington (208.0km) London Victoria (210.2km)

Connectivity Score

Overall connectivity grade for CF10 1EP

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