Broadband Statistics for Wakefield, Wakefield
| Broadband Providers | 17 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 931.44 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 49.04 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Wakefield have run speed tests on 17 broadband providers. This number is 176.87% above the United Kingdom average of 6.14 internet service providers. ISPs available in Wakefield include BT, Virgin Media, and Plusnet. The most common broadband provider in Wakefield is BT, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 895.56 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 41.21—72.83 Mbps.
Wakefield's fastest provider is Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 931.44 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Wakefield is 49.04 Mbps, which is 32.54% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 8.16% above the average of 45.34 Mbps in Wakefield.
Internet speeds in Wakefield are typically faster than Featherstone, but slower than Crigglestone. Nearby locations include Walton with speeds 19.06—47.27 Mbps, Crigglestone with speeds 36.34—109.4 Mbps, and Crofton with speeds 21.17—55.29 Mbps. Our research into internet speeds in Wakefield includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in WF2, WF1, WF10, WF8, and WF5.
Broadband Providers
![Virgin Media in Wakefield]()
819 Reviews93.75 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 68.36 to 188.39 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 931.44 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 12,453 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
![Unchained ISP in Wakefield]()
Not enough reviews67.87 MbpsUnchained ISP's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 35.14 to 85.43 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 204 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 11 speed tests on Unchained ISP Broadband.
- Independent Fibre Networks4 Reviews58.85 Mbps
Independent Fibre Networks's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 49.58 to 116.71 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 371.67 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 25 speed tests on Independent Fibre Networks Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 41.21 to 72.83 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 895.56 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 15,846 speed tests on BT Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 43.17 to 64.06 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 458.73 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 4,766 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Wakefield]()
39 Reviews49.9 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 47 to 136.05 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 521.25 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 38 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 28.48 to 55.58 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.72 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 6,581 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
- Zone BroadbandNot enough reviews36.18 Mbps
Zone Broadband's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 31.64 to 37.02 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 215.9 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 10 speed tests on Zone Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 23.79 to 56 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 893.11 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 3,139 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Wakefield]()
19 Reviews30.73 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 30.37 to 125.31 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 492.43 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 87 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 20.48 to 50.86 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 806.25 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 1,921 speed tests on EE Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 17.79 to 49.72 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 730.33 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 2,593 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 10.39 to 28.61 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 58.05 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 88 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
![Spitfire in Wakefield]()
Not enough reviews9.47 MbpsSpitfire's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 8.88 to 45.07 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 88.99 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 73 speed tests on Spitfire Broadband.
![CIX in Wakefield]()
1 Review6.47 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 4.41 to 13.75 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 485.32 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 285 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
![The Phone Coop in Wakefield]()
Not enough reviews2.38 MbpsThe Phone Coop's typical internet speed range in Wakefield is 2.38 to 3.18 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 17.29 Mbps. Wakefield residents have performed 3 speed tests on The Phone Coop Broadband.
Broadband in Wakefield
3rd
Best speed range city in Wakefield
931.44 Mbps
Wakefield's fastest speed
35.72—74.68 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Wakefield residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Wakefield
| Year | Wakefield Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 22.03 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 16.14% Slower |
| 2019 | 27.01 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 11.82% Slower |
| 2020 | 73.18 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 8.88% Slower |
| 2021 | 66.72 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 1.01% Faster |
Wakefield Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Wakefield | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 24.71% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 24.69% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 24.60% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 15.12% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 9.25% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 1.64% | 2.33% |
How Wakefield Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield | 931.44 Mbps | 35.72—74.68 Mbps | 49.04 Mbps | - |
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.19—94.02 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Slower |
| Birmingham | 941.32 Mbps | 28.85—104.1 Mbps | 37.53 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 1134.53 Mbps | 24.41—88.78 Mbps | 33.31 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 934.56 Mbps | 21.66—51.02 Mbps | 25.97 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 932.42 Mbps | 23.32—67.71 Mbps | 31.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 941.78 Mbps | 29.91—109.63 Mbps | 41.7 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 913.93 Mbps | 19.32—70.51 Mbps | 30.88 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 933.42 Mbps | 26.91—94.15 Mbps | 36.56 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 869.7 Mbps | 31.74—108.42 Mbps | 39.98 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Internet Speeds in Wakefield
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normanton | 633.78 Mbps | 37.09—102.28 Mbps | 51.81 Mbps | 8 |
| 2 | Crigglestone | 903.63 Mbps | 36.34—109.4 Mbps | 51.36 Mbps | 10 |
| 3 | Wakefield | 931.44 Mbps | 35.72—74.68 Mbps | 49.04 Mbps | 17 |
| 4 | Featherstone | 910.13 Mbps | 21.05—72.96 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | 9 |
| 5 | Crofton | 618.61 Mbps | 21.17—55.29 Mbps | 29.04 Mbps | 12 |
| 6 | Hemsworth | 756.05 Mbps | 19.64—44.57 Mbps | 25.81 Mbps | 8 |
| 7 | Sitlington | 74.01 Mbps | 24.77—35.77 Mbps | 25.36 Mbps | 4 |
Wakefield 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 Wakefield Compares for Internet Speed in Wakefield
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Normanton | 633.78 Mbps | 37.09—102.28 Mbps | 51.81 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Crigglestone | 903.63 Mbps | 36.34—109.4 Mbps | 51.36 Mbps | Faster |
| 3 | Wakefield | 931.44 Mbps | 35.72—74.68 Mbps | 49.04 Mbps | - |
| 4 | Featherstone | 910.13 Mbps | 21.05—72.96 Mbps | 30.82 Mbps | Slower |
| 5 | Crofton | 618.61 Mbps | 21.17—55.29 Mbps | 29.04 Mbps | Slower |
Wakefield Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | 18 Oct 2021 22:14:50 | 3 | 92 secs | 11.44 Mbps | 20.44 Mbps | Improved |
| TalkTalk | 18 Oct 2021 21:56:41 | 2 | 57 secs | 48.94 Mbps | 48.95 Mbps | |
| BT | 18 Oct 2021 20:37:19 | 2 | 14 mins | 238.64 Mbps | 274.34 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 19:54:29 | 2 | 15 mins | 173.3 Mbps | 140.91 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 20:04:28 | 2 | 3 mins | 924.69 Mbps | 931.44 Mbps | |
| EE | 18 Oct 2021 18:53:39 | 2 | 7 mins | 1.73 Mbps | 66.99 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 18 Oct 2021 18:52:08 | 2 | 47 secs | 49.93 Mbps | 50.14 Mbps | |
| EE | 18 Oct 2021 18:17:22 | 2 | 7 mins | 57.4 Mbps | 49.08 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 18 Oct 2021 18:19:59 | 3 | 53 secs | 28.65 Mbps | 10.55 Mbps | Needs help |
| Sky Broadband | 18 Oct 2021 17:53:16 | 2 | 15 mins | 17.15 Mbps | 91.41 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 17:49:18 | 3 | 67 secs | 78.75 Mbps | 106.65 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 15:08:32 | 2 | 40 secs | 122.54 Mbps | 120.62 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 14:31:43 | 3 | 86 secs | 19.56 Mbps | 8.68 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| EE | 18 Oct 2021 13:25:59 | 4 | 62 mins | 28.38 Mbps | 40.97 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 12:52:34 | 3 | 15 mins | 92.87 Mbps | 637.47 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 18 Oct 2021 12:52:11 | 2 | 10 mins | 10.29 Mbps | 9.08 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 12:45:41 | 2 | 17 secs | 277.86 Mbps | 347.14 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 12:17:11 | 2 | 12 mins | 27.83 Mbps | 27.94 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 18 Oct 2021 11:44:15 | 2 | 14 mins | 30.01 Mbps | 37.4 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 18 Oct 2021 11:32:40 | 3 | 21 mins | 83.53 Mbps | 70.78 Mbps | Needs help |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Wakefield
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KCOM | 418.97 Mbps | 34.63—336.66 Mbps |
| 2 | Independent Fibre Networks | 371.67 Mbps | 49.58—116.71 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 931.44 Mbps | 68.36—188.39 Mbps |
| 4 | Zen Internet | 521.25 Mbps | 47—136.05 Mbps |
| 5 | Origin Broadband | 492.43 Mbps | 30.37—125.31 Mbps |
| 6 | Unchained ISP | 204 Mbps | 35.14—85.43 Mbps |
| 7 | BT | 895.56 Mbps | 41.21—72.83 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 730.33 Mbps | 17.79—49.72 Mbps |
| 9 | Zone Broadband | 215.9 Mbps | 31.64—37.02 Mbps |
| 10 | Sky Broadband | 458.73 Mbps | 43.17—64.06 Mbps |
| 11 | Vodafone | 893.11 Mbps | 23.79—56 Mbps |
| 12 | Plusnet | 74.72 Mbps | 28.48—55.58 Mbps |
| 13 | EE | 806.25 Mbps | 20.48—50.86 Mbps |
| 14 | Spitfire | 88.99 Mbps | 8.88—45.07 Mbps |
| 15 | CIX | 485.32 Mbps | 4.41—13.75 Mbps |
| 16 | Shell Energy | 58.05 Mbps | 10.39—28.61 Mbps |
| 17 | The Phone Coop | 17.29 Mbps | 2.38—3.18 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% |
Wakefield Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 18 Oct 2021