Broadband speed in my area

See what speeds people near you actually get, how your area compares with the UK, and which providers could give you a faster connection.

How does the UK compare?

National benchmarks from Ofcom, alongside real tests run on Broadband Find.

UK average download
69.4 Mbps

All providers and technologies (Ofcom)

UK average upload
18.4 Mbps

All providers and technologies (Ofcom)

Tests on Broadband Find

We're building a live picture of real UK speeds. Run a test and be part of it.

Average download speed by technology (Ofcom)
Full fibre (FTTP)
149.2 Mbps
Cable (Virgin Media)
270.6 Mbps
Part fibre (FTTC)
55.7 Mbps
Standard ADSL
11.7 Mbps

Source: Ofcom UK Home Broadband Performance, March 2023 data. Averages reflect the mix of packages sold on each technology; top full-fibre packages are far faster.

What speed do you actually get?

Averages only tell half the story. Run a free speed test against UK servers and see exactly where your connection ranks in your area.

Run a free speed test

Why do speeds vary so much between areas?

The single biggest factor is which technology has been built to your street: standard ADSL, part-fibre (FTTC) where speed drops with distance from the cabinet, Virgin Media's cable network, or full fibre (FTTP). Two neighbouring postcodes can differ tenfold simply because one has been upgraded to full fibre and the other hasn't.

How do I find out what my area can get?

Enter your postcode in our coverage checker to see which technologies and providers are available at your address. Many homes can already get far faster broadband than they currently pay for, often for less money.

My whole area seems slow, is it worth switching?

Usually, yes. Even on the same technology, out-of-contract customers overpay for the speeds they get, and new full-fibre networks are switching on in more streets every month. Check what's available, and if you're out of contract you can switch in days under One Touch Switch.