Mobile Signal Report for PL1 1EA

Plymouth • South West

Last updated: 5 March 2026

Excellent

This area has excellent mobile coverage with 15 nearby base stations. 4G coverage is widespread across all major networks, ensuring reliable connectivity for calls, data, and messaging.

15 base stations nearby

Operator Coverage

EE

4G-59 dBmexcellent
3G-46 dBmexcellent
2G-41 dBmexcellent

O2

4G-53 dBmexcellent
3G-41 dBmexcellent
2G-45 dBmexcellent

Vodafone

4G-57 dBmexcellent
3G-62 dBmexcellent
2G-56 dBmexcellent

Three

4G-69 dBmexcellent
3G-60 dBmexcellent
2G-51 dBmexcellent

Area Intelligence

Crime Rate
Very High
989 incidents
Broadband
100 Mbps
Fiber available
Population
High
Density indicator
Elevation
53m
Signal propagation
Air Quality
Good
Environmental index
Property Value
£491k
Trend: falling

Aviation & Airspace

Nearest Airport: Birmingham (BHX)
284.6km away
Drone Status: PERMITTED
Open airspace for recreational drone use

Weather & Signal Impact

Weather
Light drizzle
10.7°C
Signal Impact
Minor
Rain fade effect
Flood Risk
Low
Infrastructure risk

Nearest Data Centres

Equinix Cardiff — 140.4km • Est. latency: 8ms

Equinix Cardiff
Tier 3 • 140.4km
Pulsant Bristol
Tier 3 • 162.1km
Datum Farnborough
Tier 3+ • 257.5km

Free WiFi Locations

Community Centre Community
1.8km • ~9 Mbps
Village Hall Community
2.3km • ~16 Mbps

Nearest Emergency Services

Police Stations

British Transport Police
718m

Fire Stations

No data available

Mast Planning Applications

Plymouth • Approval rate: 33%

4G UpgradeApproved
Shared Rural Network • 2.51km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £5k
Ref: PLY/2026/9867/TEL
Street Pole 15mWithdrawn
Vodafone • 1.16km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £22k
Ref: PLY/2025/6805/TEL
Street Pole 15mWithdrawn
Three • 1.63km • Prior Approval (Part 16) • Est: £9k
Ref: PLY/2025/9708/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
£36,932
Permitted Development • 2-4 months
Rooftop Antenna
Up to 6m above building
£48,749
Permitted Development (under 6m) • 3-6 months
Monopole 20m
15-20m
£72,445
Prior Approval Required • 4-8 months
Lattice Tower 30m
25-30m
£159,596
Prior Approval Required • 6-12 months

Infrastructure Sharing

80% shared
MBNL: 2 • CTIL: 7 • Multi: 3 • Single: 3

High infrastructure sharing - operators collaborate effectively in this area

Mast Regulations & Permitted Development

Full Planning Permission often required
This area is in or near a conservation zone. Telecoms development may require full planning permission, design statements, and heritage impact assessments.
Ground-Based Masts
Up to 25m permitted under Part 16 GPDO 2015 (as amended April 2022)
Prior Approval (stricter conditions)
Building-Mounted Equipment
Antennas up to 6m above the building require prior approval
Prior Approval Required
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: Plymouth • Height limits: 25m (ground) / +6m (building-mounted) • Legislation: Part 16, Schedule 2, GPDO 2015 (amended 2022)

Transport & Rail

Nearest stations:

Birmingham New St (280.8km) London Paddington (305.3km) London Victoria (306.4km)

Connectivity Score

B

Overall connectivity grade for PL1 1EA

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