Wakefield Broadband
Wakefield residents have run speed tests on 15 providers. This number is 155.10% above the United Kingdom average of 5.88 providers. ISPs available in Wakefield include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common provider in Wakefield is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded speed of 597.15 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 31.09—109.13 Mbps. Wakefield's fastest provider is BT, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 898.57 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world speed users will see in Wakefield is 26.97 Mbps, which is 10.99% above the The United Kingdom national average of 24.3 Mbps, and 5.39% above the average of 25.59 Mbps in Wakefield. Internet speeds in Wakefield are typically faster than Crofton, but slower than Crigglestone. Nearby cities include Walton with speeds 12.26—29.07 Mbps, Crigglestone with speeds 20.33—91.59 Mbps, and Crofton with speeds 14.6—73.14 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Wakefield
142nd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
2nd
Best speed range city in Wakefield
898.57 Mbps
Wakefield's fastest speed
18.97—62.8 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Wakefield residents
Wakefield Competitive Speed Map
How Wakefield Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 2164.97 Mbps | 20.01—72.86 Mbps | 31.41 Mbps | Faster |
| Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 18.97—62.8 Mbps | 26.97 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 15.9—68.91 Mbps | 24.79 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 12.44—52.58 Mbps | 18.08 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 834.74 Mbps | 14.72—61.57 Mbps | 22.08 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 815.42 Mbps | 13.13—45.78 Mbps | 18.79 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 15.67—70.42 Mbps | 23.61 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 7.99—37.98 Mbps | 11.43 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 15.84—67.2 Mbps | 23.31 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 14.31—78.52 Mbps | 22.99 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Wakefield
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crigglestone | 858.85 Mbps | 20.33—91.59 Mbps | 30.46 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 18.97—62.8 Mbps | 26.97 Mbps | 15 |
| 3 | Crofton | 435.67 Mbps | 14.6—73.14 Mbps | 23.02 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Normanton | 531.29 Mbps | 14.54—48.29 Mbps | 20.97 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Featherstone | 538.62 Mbps | 10.88—41.34 Mbps | 16.11 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | South Elmsall | 74.52 Mbps | 11.54—31.54 Mbps | 16.07 Mbps | 7 |
| 7 | Hemsworth | 135.63 Mbps | 12.71—34.52 Mbps | 15.32 Mbps | 9 |
Wakefield Over Time
How Wakefield Compares for Internet Speed in Wakefield
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crigglestone | 858.85 Mbps | 20.33—91.59 Mbps | 30.46 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 18.97—62.8 Mbps | 26.97 Mbps | - |
| 3 | Crofton | 435.67 Mbps | 14.6—73.14 Mbps | 23.02 Mbps | Slower |
| 4 | Normanton | 531.29 Mbps | 14.54—48.29 Mbps | 20.97 Mbps | Slower |
Wakefield Speed Test Results
We analysed the results of people in Wakefield test providers multiple times, with each test starting no more than 30 minutes after the previous speed test. On average, people in Wakefield ran 4 speed tests per session. Looking at download speeds, if the Wakefield resident's final test is 10% faster than their starting download speed, we count that as a succesful and faster speed test result. We count an unsuccessful, slower result if the final result is 10% slower than the starting result; we'd hope their ISP contacts them ASAP! For speed tests that don't vary by that much, we consider the final result to be the same. For Wakefield's residents, of the speed tests we measured, 45.71% were fast, 24% slow, and 30.29% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 11 Aug 2020 22:53:27 | 3 | 47 secs | 323.83 Mbps | 470.78 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 11 Aug 2020 19:46:15 | 6 | 49 mins | 27.66 Mbps | 26.12 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 11 Aug 2020 19:21:16 | 3 | 9 mins | 4.82 Mbps | 37.01 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 11 Aug 2020 11:15:07 | 2 | 4 mins | 37.32 Mbps | 44.83 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 11 Aug 2020 09:54:06 | 2 | 106 secs | 28.36 Mbps | 32.28 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 11 Aug 2020 09:04:01 | 2 | 3 mins | 62.74 Mbps | 65.98 Mbps | |
| TalkTalk | 11 Aug 2020 08:32:33 | 3 | 4 mins | 5.13 Mbps | 14.21 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 11 Aug 2020 01:56:17 | 4 | 113 secs | 17.8 Mbps | 15.71 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 10 Aug 2020 19:25:57 | 2 | 30 secs | 30.71 Mbps | 24.37 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 10 Aug 2020 19:22:57 | 2 | 106 secs | 3.44 Mbps | 3.72 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| CIX | 10 Aug 2020 16:18:17 | 3 | 5 mins | 4.63 Mbps | 3.01 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| TalkTalk | 10 Aug 2020 15:38:14 | 2 | 17 mins | 56.43 Mbps | 58.86 Mbps | |
| EE | 10 Aug 2020 13:51:56 | 2 | 2 mins | 28.89 Mbps | 22.94 Mbps | Needs help |
| TalkTalk | 10 Aug 2020 13:04:10 | 3 | 100 secs | 3.51 Mbps | 16.93 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 10 Aug 2020 11:45:11 | 2 | 9 mins | 41.58 Mbps | 53.03 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 10 Aug 2020 09:26:18 | 3 | 3 mins | 19.29 Mbps | 19.9 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 09 Aug 2020 23:05:29 | 2 | 43 secs | 6.04 Mbps | 10.78 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 09 Aug 2020 22:37:55 | 2 | 24 secs | 30.6 Mbps | 29.56 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 09 Aug 2020 19:50:01 | 2 | 14 mins | 2.7 Mbps | 1.63 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Plusnet | 09 Aug 2020 18:46:18 | 2 | 50 secs | 30.08 Mbps | 30.08 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Wakefield
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unchained ISP | 196.47 Mbps | 27.52—131.45 Mbps |
| 2 | Virgin Media | 597.15 Mbps | 31.09—109.13 Mbps |
| 3 | Zen Internet | 278.2 Mbps | 46.82—88.25 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 898.57 Mbps | 20.36—63.99 Mbps |
| 5 | Spitfire | 190.9 Mbps | 13.37—41.77 Mbps |
| 6 | TalkTalk | 872.7 Mbps | 9.84—34.79 Mbps |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 143.63 Mbps | 20.3—51.45 Mbps |
| 8 | Independent Fibre Networks | 114.19 Mbps | 2.9—32.08 Mbps |
| 9 | Plusnet | 73.9 Mbps | 16.02—45.49 Mbps |
| 10 | EE | 118.83 Mbps | 12.99—37.67 Mbps |
| 11 | Vodafone | 410 Mbps | 12.92—31.9 Mbps |
| 12 | KCOM | 51.22 Mbps | 0.83—19.85 Mbps |
| 13 | Origin Broadband | 63.21 Mbps | 1.25—34.58 Mbps |
| 14 | CIX | 144.17 Mbps | 4.82—17.77 Mbps |
| 15 | Post Office Broadband | 55.47 Mbps | 4.95—13.49 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Wakefield
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castleford | 41.0 | 15.24% | 8.59% | 38.72% | 9.57% | 2.07% |
| Ossett | 42.0 | 11.42% | 12.01% | 36.74% | 7.82% | 3.79% |
| Pontefract | 39.0 | 9.96% | 15.86% | 37.61% | 8.94% | 2.77% |
Frequently Asked Questions about Internet Providers in Wakefield
Wakefield has 15 ISPs tested by its 345,038 residents.
BT is the fastest provider in Wakefield with 898.57 Mbps, and an average speed range of 20.36—63.99 Mbps.
The best provider in Wakefield in Unchained ISP, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 27.52 to 131.45 Mbps.
Users in Wakefield see an average internet speed of 18.97 up to 611 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 898.57 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 597.15 Mbps.
BT is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 898.57 Mbps.
Sky Broadband is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 143.63 Mbps.
The provider with the most users in Wakefield is Virgin Media.
Last updated: 11 Aug 2020