Broadband Statistics for Islington, London
| Broadband Providers | 28 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 1884.21 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 53.99 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | BT |
Residents in Islington have run speed tests on 28 broadband providers. This number is 355.28% above the United Kingdom average of 6.15 internet service providers. ISPs available in Islington include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Islington is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 936.52 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 57.24—204.87 Mbps.
Islington's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 1884.21 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Islington is 53.99 Mbps, which is 45.92% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 17.09% above the average of 46.11 Mbps in London.
Internet speeds in Islington are typically faster than Kingston upon Thames, but slower than Harrow. Nearby locations include City of London with speeds 25.66—72.42 Mbps, Camden with speeds 49.36—200.09 Mbps, and London with speeds 34.18—94.02 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Islington includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in N1, N7, N19, EC1V, and N5.
Broadband Providers
![Community Fibre in Islington]()
11 Reviews172.42 MbpsCommunity Fibre's typical internet speed range in Islington is 123.94 to 410.4 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 934.08 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 1,205 speed tests on Community Fibre Broadband.
![Hyperoptic in Islington]()
31 Reviews102.64 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Islington is 94 to 111.82 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 920.28 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 8,726 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![G.Network in Islington]()
2 Reviews100.43 MbpsG.Network's typical internet speed range in Islington is 76.41 to 297.18 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 946.73 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 586 speed tests on G.Network Broadband.
![Glide in Islington]()
6 Reviews94.13 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Islington is 79.84 to 274.31 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 882.51 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 198 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
![Spitfire in Islington]()
Not enough reviews89.33 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Islington is 70.5 to 142.83 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 945.28 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 1,921 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Islington]()
825 Reviews86.35 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Islington is 57.24 to 204.87 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 936.52 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 144,944 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Gigaclear in Islington]()
6 Reviews79.68 MbpsGigaclear's typical internet speed range in Islington is 69.76 to 146.84 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 383.15 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 32 speed tests on Gigaclear Broadband.
- OptimityNot enough reviews64.85 Mbps
Optimity's typical internet speed range in Islington is 45.02 to 206.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 932.27 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 3,416 speed tests on Optimity Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews50.16 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Islington is 38.8 to 95.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 372.24 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 2,386 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Islington is 31.92 to 71 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 1,884.21 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 43,163 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![CIX in Islington]()
1 Review42.15 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Islington is 20.57 to 83.46 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 425.45 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 53 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
![CloudScape Connect in Islington]()
Not enough reviews39.85 MbpsCloudScape Connect's typical internet speed range in Islington is 35.07 to 60.72 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 72.75 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 117 speed tests on CloudScape Connect Broadband.
- telcom (Velocity Fibre)Not enough reviews39.66 Mbps
telcom (Velocity Fibre)'s typical internet speed range in Islington is 33.58 to 72.16 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 718.68 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 75 speed tests on telcom (Velocity Fibre) Broadband.
![Andrews & Arnold in Islington]()
7 Reviews35.24 MbpsAndrews & Arnold's typical internet speed range in Islington is 23.16 to 71.53 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 149.92 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 172 speed tests on Andrews & Arnold Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Islington is 27.44 to 57.91 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 925.22 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 12,040 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Islington]()
39 Reviews32.35 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Islington is 27.53 to 88.38 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 913.63 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 11,097 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Islington is 23.51 to 54.31 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 415.5 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 5,584 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
![iDNET in Islington]()
1 Review28.97 MbpsiDNET's typical internet speed range in Islington is 24.62 to 52.67 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 147.77 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 69 speed tests on iDNET Broadband.
![Structured Communications in Islington]()
2 Reviews23.31 MbpsStructured Communications's typical internet speed range in Islington is 21.7 to 27.08 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 409.52 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 1,345 speed tests on Structured Communications Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Islington is 13.03 to 59.83 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 566.49 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 5,079 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Islington is 14.8 to 55.38 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 478.06 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 21,587 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Islington is 12.87 to 43.41 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 75.46 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 7,149 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Cerberus Networks in Islington]()
Not enough reviews16.92 MbpsCerberus Networks's typical internet speed range in Islington is 13.14 to 36.93 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 196.81 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 121 speed tests on Cerberus Networks Broadband.
![FastNet in Islington]()
Not enough reviews9.41 MbpsFastNet's typical internet speed range in Islington is 8.25 to 42.56 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 668.29 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 15 speed tests on FastNet Broadband.
![Gradwell in Islington]()
Not enough reviews9.36 MbpsGradwell's typical internet speed range in Islington is 7.36 to 17.23 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 29.78 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 24 speed tests on Gradwell Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Islington is 5.83 to 26.65 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.15 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 1,065 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![uno in Islington]()
Not enough reviews5.38 Mbpsuno's typical internet speed range in Islington is 5.38 to 6.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 7.59 Mbps. Islington residents have performed 3 speed tests on uno Broadband.
Broadband in Islington
7th
Best speed range city in London
1884.21 Mbps
Islington's fastest speed
36.76—127.26 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Islington residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Islington
| Year | Islington Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 59.09 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 124.93% Faster |
| 2019 | 45.87 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 49.76% Faster |
| 2020 | 108.33 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 34.89% Faster |
| 2021 | 85.47 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 29.40% Faster |
Islington Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Islington | London | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 22.85% | 28.50% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 21.92% | 24.14% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 17.17% | 19.58% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 10.12% | 9.52% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 22.49% | 15.24% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 5.45% | 3.02% | 2.33% |
How Islington Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islington | 1884.21 Mbps | 36.76—127.26 Mbps | 53.99 Mbps | - |
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.18—94.02 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.85—104.15 Mbps | 37.55 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.43—88.74 Mbps | 33.34 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.55—50.89 Mbps | 25.83 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.72 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 29.91—109.63 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.32—70.51 Mbps | 30.87 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.93—94.09 Mbps | 36.57 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.66—108.39 Mbps | 39.9 Mbps | Slower |
Islington 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 Islington Compares for Internet Speed in London
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Mitcham | 947.74 Mbps | 42.63—126.04 Mbps | 57.03 Mbps | Faster |
| 6 | Harrow | 939.68 Mbps | 37.79—121.24 Mbps | 54.21 Mbps | Faster |
| 7 | Islington | 1884.21 Mbps | 36.76—127.26 Mbps | 53.99 Mbps | - |
| 8 | Kingston upon Thames | 939.64 Mbps | 37.89—182.34 Mbps | 53.89 Mbps | Slower |
| 9 | Hammersmith | 948.63 Mbps | 37.67—115.47 Mbps | 53.13 Mbps | Slower |
Islington Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyperoptic | 19 Oct 2021 22:52:44 | 2 | 60 secs | 123.52 Mbps | 153.04 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 22:49:32 | 5 | 3 mins | 38.22 Mbps | 23.2 Mbps | Needs help |
| G.Network | 19 Oct 2021 22:29:12 | 2 | 3 mins | 54.3 Mbps | 2.41 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 22:14:44 | 2 | 43 secs | 9.59 Mbps | 8.23 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 22:12:11 | 3 | 49 secs | 283.19 Mbps | 119.35 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 21:58:20 | 2 | 13 mins | 12.4 Mbps | 11.79 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 21:30:44 | 4 | 6 mins | 17.59 Mbps | 2.74 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 21:13:22 | 3 | 16 mins | 75.96 Mbps | 120.23 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 21:14:29 | 2 | 57 secs | 216.4 Mbps | 202.19 Mbps | |
| Hyperoptic | 19 Oct 2021 21:09:00 | 2 | 76 secs | 164.45 Mbps | 164.06 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:57:28 | 2 | 31 secs | 11.21 Mbps | 481.38 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 19 Oct 2021 20:35:26 | 2 | 7 mins | 61.28 Mbps | 57.59 Mbps | |
| Independent Fibre Networks | 19 Oct 2021 20:27:15 | 2 | 15 mins | 22.45 Mbps | 21.37 Mbps | |
| Hyperoptic | 19 Oct 2021 20:39:00 | 2 | 33 secs | 106.02 Mbps | 114.6 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:30:40 | 2 | 2 mins | 30.95 Mbps | 86.35 Mbps | Improved |
| Hyperoptic | 19 Oct 2021 20:28:07 | 2 | 30 secs | 106.26 Mbps | 72.7 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:27:27 | 2 | 28 secs | 94.64 Mbps | 57.05 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:07:41 | 3 | 3 mins | 119.85 Mbps | 118.96 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 19:23:44 | 3 | 7 mins | 200.35 Mbps | 168.9 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 19:24:53 | 3 | 108 secs | 34.85 Mbps | 42.08 Mbps | Improved |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Islington
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Community Fibre | 934.08 Mbps | 123.94—410.4 Mbps |
| 2 | G.Network | 946.73 Mbps | 76.41—297.18 Mbps |
| 3 | Glide | 882.51 Mbps | 79.84—274.31 Mbps |
| 4 | Hyperoptic | 920.28 Mbps | 94—111.82 Mbps |
| 5 | Gigaclear | 383.15 Mbps | 69.76—146.84 Mbps |
| 6 | Virgin Media | 936.52 Mbps | 57.24—204.87 Mbps |
| 7 | Optimity | 932.27 Mbps | 45.02—206.43 Mbps |
| 8 | Spitfire | 945.28 Mbps | 70.5—142.83 Mbps |
| 9 | FastNet | 668.29 Mbps | 8.25—42.56 Mbps |
| 10 | Zen Internet | 913.63 Mbps | 27.53—88.38 Mbps |
| 11 | Independent Fibre Networks | 372.24 Mbps | 38.8—95.39 Mbps |
| 12 | CIX | 425.45 Mbps | 20.57—83.46 Mbps |
| 13 | telcom (Velocity Fibre) | 718.68 Mbps | 33.58—72.16 Mbps |
| 14 | BT | 1884.21 Mbps | 31.92—71 Mbps |
| 15 | Andrews & Arnold | 149.92 Mbps | 23.16—71.53 Mbps |
| 16 | Vodafone | 925.22 Mbps | 27.44—57.91 Mbps |
| 17 | CloudScape Connect | 72.75 Mbps | 35.07—60.72 Mbps |
| 18 | iDNET | 147.77 Mbps | 24.62—52.67 Mbps |
| 19 | TalkTalk | 415.5 Mbps | 23.51—54.31 Mbps |
| 20 | EE | 566.49 Mbps | 13.03—59.83 Mbps |
| 21 | Sky Broadband | 478.06 Mbps | 14.8—55.38 Mbps |
| 22 | Cerberus Networks | 196.81 Mbps | 13.14—36.93 Mbps |
| 23 | Structured Communications | 409.52 Mbps | 21.7—27.08 Mbps |
| 24 | Plusnet | 75.46 Mbps | 12.87—43.41 Mbps |
| 25 | KCOM | 394.92 Mbps | 4.72—28.66 Mbps |
| 26 | Shell Energy | 74.15 Mbps | 5.83—26.65 Mbps |
| 27 | Gradwell | 29.78 Mbps | 7.36—17.23 Mbps |
| 28 | uno | 7.59 Mbps | 5.38—6.39 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Islington
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway | 33.0 | 19.12% | 34.41% | 20.95% | 58.79% | 6.53% |
| Barnsbury | 31.0 | 28.42% | 28.49% | 13.71% | 55.10% | 5.62% |
| Canonbury | 32.0 | 20.74% | 36.72% | 16.11% | 57.89% | 4.41% |
| Clerkenwell | 31.0 | 24.92% | 34.89% | 16.25% | 39.43% | 6.49% |
| Farringdon | 31.0 | 24.92% | 34.89% | 16.25% | 39.43% | 6.49% |
| Finsbury | 31.0 | 24.92% | 34.89% | 16.25% | 39.43% | 6.49% |
| Highbury | 33.0 | 24.94% | 21.39% | 23.02% | 58.32% | 7.21% |
| Holloway | 30.0 | 24.63% | 22.57% | 14.18% | 63.07% | 3.85% |
| Lower Holloway | 30.0 | 24.63% | 22.57% | 14.18% | 63.07% | 3.85% |
| Mildmay | 31.0 | 22.30% | 35.76% | 19.11% | 59.89% | 5.94% |
| Upper Holloway | 33.0 | 24.47% | 21.62% | 17.66% | 60.55% | 6.06% |
Islington Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2021