51.199.178.251
51.199.178.251 is an IPv4 address announced by AS5607, with approximate network location United Kingdom. It belongs to a residential connection with reverse DNS name 33C7B2fb.skybroadband.com. As of November 12, 2026, IPDebrief rates it Low Risk (0/100); no anonymizing service was detected.
🏢 Ownership & Registration
| Registered holder | Sky UK Broadband Hostmaster |
| ASN | AS5607 |
| Network Name | SKY-BROADBAND |
| CIDR Block | 51.199.128.0/18 |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Network registration country | IE |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
🌐 DNS Intelligence
| PTR | 33C7B2fb.skybroadband.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes — FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | 33C7B2fb.skybroadband.com |
DNS Posture
Results describe the queried names. SPF, DMARC and CAA are domain policies, not requirements for every IP. DNSSEC here describes reverse DNS; inconclusive validation does not mean unsigned.
Not assessed: 0 conclusive IP DNS checks.
| spf | Not checked |
| dmarc | Not checked |
| fcrDns | Not checked |
| dnssec | Not checked |
| caa | Not checked |
☁️ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Residential |
| Service Purpose | Residential Endpoint |
| Network Tier | End-User — Residential ISP endpoint |
🔌 Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Closed Ports | 22, 25, 80, 443, 3389, 8080, 8443 (0 open / 7 scanned) | ||
| Server | — |
| HTTP Title | — |
🔐 TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | — |
| Valid Until | — |
🛡️ Public Network Snapshot
| Origin ASN | AS5607 |
| Network Prefix | 51.199.128.0/18 |
| Route mapping | Found |
🎯 Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| routing | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 0% | 0 | 0 |
| reputation | 25% | 1 | 1 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 2 |
| Overall | 24% | 7 | 7 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
📅 Observation Timeline 🔄 Aging
| First Seen | 2026-10-24 10:46:28 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-11-01 14:59:41 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-11-12 15:10:11 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Aging |
| Signal Types | 19 |
| Total Observations | 20 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions About 51.199.178.251
Who owns the IP address 51.199.178.251?
51.199.178.251 is registered to Sky UK Broadband Hostmaster. The address falls within the 51.199.128.0/18 network block. Registration is held at ARIN.
Where is 51.199.178.251 located?
Geolocation data places 51.199.178.251 in United Kingdom. The local time zone is Europe/London. IP geolocation is approximate, not a precise physical address. Registration country and certificate organization addresses do not establish service location.
Is 51.199.178.251 malicious or safe?
51.199.178.251 currently carries a low risk assessment, meaning no significant threat indicators have been observed. This assessment is generated from continuously collected signals and can change over time.
What is the hostname for 51.199.178.251?
The reverse DNS (PTR) record for 51.199.178.251 is 33C7B2fb.skybroadband.com. This hostname is forward-confirmed, meaning it resolves back to the same address.
Is 51.199.178.251 a VPN, proxy, or data center address?
51.199.178.251 is classified as a residential network based on network ownership and behavioural analysis.