Broadband Statistics for Leeds, Leeds
| Broadband Providers | 20 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 1580.91 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 36.96 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Sky Broadband |
Residents in Leeds have run speed tests on 20 broadband providers. This number is 226.80% above the United Kingdom average of 6.12 internet service providers. ISPs available in Leeds include Virgin Media, Sky Broadband, and Vodafone. The most common broadband provider in Leeds is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 932.83 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 48.77—205.95 Mbps.
Leeds's fastest provider is Sky Broadband, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 1580.91 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Leeds is 36.96 Mbps, which is 0.11% below the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0.33% above the average of 36.84 Mbps in Leeds.
Internet speeds in Leeds are typically faster than Morley, but slower than Rawdon. Nearby locations include Gildersome with speeds 0.41—36.89 Mbps, Morley with speeds 29.45—68.73 Mbps, and Shadwell with speeds 20.85—52.81 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Leeds includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in LS12, LS28, LS8, LS13, and LS11.
Broadband Providers
![Spitfire in Leeds]()
Not enough reviews144.43 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 135.61 to 170.51 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 192.67 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 1,394 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Leeds]()
790 Reviews75.86 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 48.77 to 205.95 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 932.83 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 127,080 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Leeds]()
30 Reviews68.08 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 57.51 to 167.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 905.73 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 3,492 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![Glide in Leeds]()
6 Reviews65.95 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 45.8 to 141.8 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 685.86 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 560 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
- telcom (Velocity Fibre)Not enough reviews58.6 Mbps
telcom (Velocity Fibre)'s typical internet speed range in Leeds is 36.41 to 196.12 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 886.93 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 457 speed tests on telcom (Velocity Fibre) Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 31.31 to 72.87 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 922.7 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 32,903 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 27.45 to 59.96 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 936.66 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 55,458 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
- CCS LeedsNot enough reviews33.6 Mbps
CCS Leeds's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 18.55 to 97.22 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 866.41 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 399 speed tests on CCS Leeds Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 23.48 to 63.23 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 895.12 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 29,989 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 23.52 to 68.72 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 827.9 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 5,078 speed tests on EE Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Leeds]()
7 Reviews29.62 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 29.62 to 68.62 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 70.97 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 3 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Leeds]()
37 Reviews28.77 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 16.14 to 80.56 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 496.42 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 429 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
![CIX in Leeds]()
1 Review27.94 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 15.72 to 73.89 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 270.68 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 21 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 19.48 to 56.31 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 1,580.91 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 86,740 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
- Boundless Networks1 Review18.59 Mbps
Boundless Networks's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 11.52 to 31.3 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 35.48 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 62 speed tests on Boundless Networks Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 12.16 to 38.24 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.69 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 11,220 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
- Zone BroadbandNot enough reviews9.12 Mbps
Zone Broadband's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 7.44 to 14.97 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 216.04 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 194 speed tests on Zone Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 5.52 to 29.69 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 73.81 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 2,190 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
- O2 Broadband44 Reviews6.91 Mbps
O2 Broadband's typical internet speed range in Leeds is 0.02 to 7.82 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 7.82 Mbps. Leeds residents have performed 4 speed tests on O2 Broadband.
Broadband in Leeds
4th
Best speed range city in Leeds
1580.91 Mbps
Leeds's fastest speed
28.44—93.41 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Leeds residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Leeds
| Year | Leeds Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16.65 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 36.62% Slower |
| 2019 | 19.94 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 34.90% Slower |
| 2020 | 74.6 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 7.11% Slower |
| 2021 | 66.87 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 1.24% Faster |
Leeds Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Leeds | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 27.63% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 28.09% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 22.17% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 7.75% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 12.41% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 1.95% | 2.33% |
How Leeds Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.2—94.01 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Faster |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.79—103.79 Mbps | 37.45 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.89—109.6 Mbps | 41.64 Mbps | Faster |
| Edinburgh | 866.01 Mbps | 31.82—108.41 Mbps | 40.05 Mbps | Faster |
| Leeds | 1580.91 Mbps | 28.44—93.41 Mbps | 36.96 Mbps | - |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.41—88.89 Mbps | 33.29 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 22.08—51.5 Mbps | 26.45 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.31—67.63 Mbps | 31.66 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.25—70.49 Mbps | 30.77 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.88—94.11 Mbps | 36.55 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Leeds
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alwoodley | 932.88 Mbps | 35.82—111.42 Mbps | 48.23 Mbps | 11 |
| 2 | Parlington | 911.42 Mbps | 33.85—109.28 Mbps | 45.71 Mbps | 10 |
| 3 | Rawdon | 934.91 Mbps | 28.39—146.36 Mbps | 42.45 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Leeds | 1580.91 Mbps | 28.44—93.41 Mbps | 36.96 Mbps | 20 |
| 5 | Morley | 929.25 Mbps | 29.45—68.73 Mbps | 36.58 Mbps | 12 |
| 6 | Allerton Bywater | 912.13 Mbps | 27.36—94.75 Mbps | 36.15 Mbps | 9 |
| 7 | Otley | 884.3 Mbps | 27.17—88.05 Mbps | 35.49 Mbps | 7 |
| 8 | Scarcroft | 901.36 Mbps | 23.78—68.92 Mbps | 32.77 Mbps | 9 |
| 9 | Horsforth | 888.74 Mbps | 17.61—51.18 Mbps | 25.71 Mbps | 11 |
Leeds Broadband Speeds Over Time
We class broadband speed distributions as follows: very slow under 10 Mbps; slow 10-30 Mbps; adequate 30-60 Mbps; good 60-80 Mbps; fast 80-300 Mbps; very fast over 300 Mbps.
How Leeds Compares for Internet Speed in Leeds
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Parlington | 911.42 Mbps | 33.85—109.28 Mbps | 45.71 Mbps | Faster |
| 3 | Rawdon | 934.91 Mbps | 28.39—146.36 Mbps | 42.45 Mbps | Faster |
| 4 | Leeds | 1580.91 Mbps | 28.44—93.41 Mbps | 36.96 Mbps | - |
| 5 | Morley | 929.25 Mbps | 29.45—68.73 Mbps | 36.58 Mbps | Slower |
| 6 | Allerton Bywater | 912.13 Mbps | 27.36—94.75 Mbps | 36.15 Mbps | Slower |
Leeds Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EE | 14 Oct 2021 23:41:57 | 2 | 59 secs | 59.5 Mbps | 62.6 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 14 Oct 2021 23:41:30 | 2 | 25 secs | 11.49 Mbps | 49.81 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 23:12:28 | 2 | 93 secs | 56.72 Mbps | 109.05 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 22:31:04 | 2 | 47 secs | 22.92 Mbps | 92.5 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 22:31:09 | 2 | 30 secs | 59.34 Mbps | 89.64 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 22:26:21 | 2 | 40 secs | 191.44 Mbps | 111.69 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 22:03:00 | 3 | 2 mins | 39.57 Mbps | 11.44 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 21:43:37 | 2 | 14 mins | 84.75 Mbps | 74.43 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 21:32:57 | 5 | 8 mins | 31.46 Mbps | 22.73 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 14 Oct 2021 21:32:24 | 2 | 81 secs | 116.38 Mbps | 109.44 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 14 Oct 2021 21:22:16 | 2 | 41 secs | 1.31 Mbps | 1.09 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 14 Oct 2021 21:17:08 | 4 | 3 mins | 26.78 Mbps | 60.79 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 14 Oct 2021 21:00:37 | 4 | 12 mins | 14.99 Mbps | 6.71 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 20:55:48 | 2 | 28 secs | 86.32 Mbps | 110.29 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 14 Oct 2021 20:50:44 | 2 | 46 secs | 12.13 Mbps | 31 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 14 Oct 2021 20:43:07 | 4 | 3 mins | 3.52 Mbps | 14.39 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 14 Oct 2021 20:43:49 | 2 | 31 secs | 13.1 Mbps | 16 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 14 Oct 2021 20:37:54 | 2 | 106 secs | 105.57 Mbps | 114.28 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 14 Oct 2021 20:18:39 | 2 | 28 secs | 10.6 Mbps | 15.53 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 14 Oct 2021 20:15:50 | 2 | 43 secs | 32.98 Mbps | 41.97 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Leeds
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spitfire | 192.67 Mbps | 135.61—170.51 Mbps |
| 2 | Hyperoptic | 905.73 Mbps | 57.51—167.43 Mbps |
| 3 | telcom (Velocity Fibre) | 886.93 Mbps | 36.41—196.12 Mbps |
| 4 | Virgin Media | 932.83 Mbps | 48.77—205.95 Mbps |
| 5 | Glide | 685.86 Mbps | 45.8—141.8 Mbps |
| 6 | CCS Leeds | 866.41 Mbps | 18.55—97.22 Mbps |
| 7 | CIX | 270.68 Mbps | 15.72—73.89 Mbps |
| 8 | BT | 922.7 Mbps | 31.31—72.87 Mbps |
| 9 | TalkTalk | 895.12 Mbps | 23.48—63.23 Mbps |
| 10 | Andrews & Arnold | 70.97 Mbps | 29.62—68.62 Mbps |
| 11 | Zen Internet | 496.42 Mbps | 16.14—80.56 Mbps |
| 12 | Vodafone | 936.66 Mbps | 27.45—59.96 Mbps |
| 13 | EE | 827.9 Mbps | 23.52—68.72 Mbps |
| 14 | Sky Broadband | 1580.91 Mbps | 19.48—56.31 Mbps |
| 15 | Plusnet | 74.69 Mbps | 12.16—38.24 Mbps |
| 16 | Boundless Networks | 35.48 Mbps | 11.52—31.3 Mbps |
| 17 | Zone Broadband | 216.04 Mbps | 7.44—14.97 Mbps |
| 18 | Shell Energy | 73.81 Mbps | 5.52—29.69 Mbps |
| 19 | KCOM | 91.05 Mbps | 4.74—16.03 Mbps |
| 20 | O2 Broadband | 7.82 Mbps | 0.02—7.82 Mbps |
Leeds Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 14 Oct 2021