Wakefield Broadband
Wakefield residents have run speed tests on 15 providers. This number is 151.68% above the United Kingdom average of 5.96 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 32.77—109.94 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 31.13 Mbps, which is 15.42% above the The United Kingdom national average of 26.97 Mbps, and 6.06% above the average of 29.35 Mbps in Wakefield. Internet speeds in Wakefield are typically faster than Crofton, but slower than Crigglestone. Nearby cities include Walton with speeds 13.39—29.23 Mbps, Crigglestone with speeds 23.74—96.22 Mbps, and Crofton with speeds 16.52—74.43 Mbps.
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Internet in Wakefield
164th
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
2nd
Best speed range city in Wakefield
898.57 Mbps
Wakefield's fastest speed
22.28—66.63 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 | 3385.49 Mbps | 23.55—73.95 Mbps | 34.77 Mbps | Faster |
| Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 22.28—66.63 Mbps | 31.13 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 931.57 Mbps | 17.14—71.8 Mbps | 26.81 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 912.85 Mbps | 13.59—57.97 Mbps | 19.93 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 880.18 Mbps | 15.51—63.54 Mbps | 23.36 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 820.73 Mbps | 14.16—49.29 Mbps | 20.21 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 902.73 Mbps | 17.43—77.92 Mbps | 26.17 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 8.55—42.84 Mbps | 12.27 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 16.96—71.98 Mbps | 25.38 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 16.23—91.04 Mbps | 27 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Wakefield
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crigglestone | 858.85 Mbps | 23.74—96.22 Mbps | 34.57 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 22.28—66.63 Mbps | 31.13 Mbps | 15 |
| 3 | Crofton | 435.67 Mbps | 16.52—74.43 Mbps | 25.97 Mbps | 10 |
| 4 | Normanton | 619.36 Mbps | 18.13—62.95 Mbps | 25.54 Mbps | 8 |
| 5 | Featherstone | 545.97 Mbps | 12.81—46.23 Mbps | 18.48 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Hemsworth | 120.12 Mbps | 12.38—35.02 Mbps | 16.72 Mbps | 9 |
| 7 | South Elmsall | 74.52 Mbps | 11.53—32.58 Mbps | 16.17 Mbps | 7 |
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 | 23.74—96.22 Mbps | 34.57 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 22.28—66.63 Mbps | 31.13 Mbps | - |
| 3 | Crofton | 435.67 Mbps | 16.52—74.43 Mbps | 25.97 Mbps | Slower |
| 4 | Normanton | 619.36 Mbps | 18.13—62.95 Mbps | 25.54 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, 43.82% were fast, 24.72% slow, and 31.46% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Media | 24 Oct 2020 16:25:01 | 2 | 34 secs | 54.08 Mbps | 54.29 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 24 Oct 2020 15:53:13 | 2 | 35 secs | 27.66 Mbps | 57.63 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 24 Oct 2020 12:29:23 | 4 | 15 mins | 2.86 Mbps | 57.62 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 24 Oct 2020 06:54:01 | 3 | 8 mins | 10.17 Mbps | 9.92 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2020 19:33:02 | 2 | 44 secs | 0.18 Mbps | 1.12 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| EE | 23 Oct 2020 19:02:07 | 2 | 22 mins | 39.69 Mbps | 34.63 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 23 Oct 2020 19:07:18 | 2 | 26 secs | 26.27 Mbps | 15.85 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 23 Oct 2020 17:48:32 | 2 | 29 secs | 124.18 Mbps | 120.26 Mbps | |
| Plusnet | 23 Oct 2020 16:13:54 | 9 | 27 mins | 27.16 Mbps | 26.78 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 23 Oct 2020 13:48:37 | 2 | 8 mins | 59.85 Mbps | 63.26 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 23 Oct 2020 11:44:35 | 3 | 56 secs | 65.33 Mbps | 61.68 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 23 Oct 2020 05:40:18 | 2 | 2 mins | 8.46 Mbps | 10.58 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 23 Oct 2020 00:20:51 | 2 | 16 secs | 29.27 Mbps | 23.41 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 22 Oct 2020 18:15:56 | 3 | 97 secs | 174.84 Mbps | 249 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 22 Oct 2020 11:55:51 | 2 | 11 mins | 19.1 Mbps | 31.25 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 22 Oct 2020 12:01:10 | 2 | 29 secs | 47.99 Mbps | 48.71 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 21 Oct 2020 19:42:41 | 9 | 59 mins | 1.47 Mbps | 1.1 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 21 Oct 2020 19:34:27 | 2 | 12 mins | 62.13 Mbps | 109.33 Mbps | Improved |
| EE | 21 Oct 2020 16:16:37 | 4 | 92 secs | 20.48 Mbps | 30.57 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 21 Oct 2020 15:40:49 | 3 | 2 mins | 60.09 Mbps | 51.39 Mbps | Needs help |
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 | 32.77—109.94 Mbps |
| 3 | Zen Internet | 278.2 Mbps | 46.76—88.25 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 898.57 Mbps | 27.16—69.31 Mbps |
| 5 | TalkTalk | 872.7 Mbps | 10.28—36.45 Mbps |
| 6 | Sky Broadband | 143.63 Mbps | 24.23—57.57 Mbps |
| 7 | Plusnet | 73.9 Mbps | 20.74—57.04 Mbps |
| 8 | Spitfire | 190.9 Mbps | 13.37—41.77 Mbps |
| 9 | Independent Fibre Networks | 114.19 Mbps | 7.4—38.69 Mbps |
| 10 | EE | 118.83 Mbps | 13.63—40.04 Mbps |
| 11 | Vodafone | 410 Mbps | 15.78—33.19 Mbps |
| 12 | KCOM | 51.22 Mbps | 0.83—19.85 Mbps |
| 13 | CIX | 144.17 Mbps | 4.6—21.72 Mbps |
| 14 | Origin Broadband | 63.21 Mbps | 1.25—34.58 Mbps |
| 15 | Post Office Broadband | 55.47 Mbps | 5.58—15.22 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 27.16—69.31 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 22.28 up to 622 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: 24 Oct 2020