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Thank you very much @JonD you have been very helpful. I've ended up in a bit of an internet wormhole since I posted this.
Currently best options are looking like National Broadband (uses 4g signal, and they will install an antenna that amplifies the signal to improve speeds for 300 quid) at 32 quid a month, Sky broadband (a few local residents have said they get acceptable speeds with this) at about 21 quid a month, and Skylink for 75 per month plus equipment costs of about 500.
I will have a think and make a decision. I think what's nice about both Starlink and National Broadband is there's a money back guarantee if you're not happy with the speeds. With normal broadband there's a 14 day cooling off period, but most have quoted me 14 days to get installation sorted, so you can't use this if you decide the speed isn't sufficient.
@jellybaby I took a peek in the BT broadband wholesale checker tool, and it does say that there is a VDSL line. Downstream line rate a high of 32 and a low of 18. I wonder if the broadband providers are just being really conservative with their minimum guaranteed speeds?