Wakefield Broadband
Wakefield residents have run speed tests on 16 providers. This number is 168.46% above the United Kingdom average of 5.96 providers. ISPs available in Wakefield include BT, Virgin Media, and Sky Broadband. The most common provider in Wakefield is BT, with a maximum recorded speed of 898.57 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 36.98—71.99 Mbps. Wakefield's fastest provider is also 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 36.96 Mbps, which is 24.82% above the The United Kingdom national average of 29.61 Mbps, and 6.67% above the average of 34.65 Mbps in Wakefield. Internet speeds in Wakefield are typically faster than Normanton, but slower than Crigglestone. Nearby cities include Walton with speeds 13.39—29.3 Mbps, Crigglestone with speeds 27.64—105.92 Mbps, and Crofton with speeds 15.98—72.2 Mbps.
Providers
Internet in Wakefield
182nd
Fastest city in The United Kingdom
2nd
Best speed range city in Wakefield
898.57 Mbps
Wakefield's fastest speed
27.52—69.98 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 | 5284.34 Mbps | 26.82—83.07 Mbps | 37.05 Mbps | Faster |
| Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 27.52—69.98 Mbps | 36.96 Mbps | - |
| Birmingham | 934.25 Mbps | 18.62—75.2 Mbps | 28.93 Mbps | Slower |
| Liverpool | 859.49 Mbps | 14.55—64.19 Mbps | 21.66 Mbps | Slower |
| Nottingham | 893.46 Mbps | 16.14—65.1 Mbps | 24.36 Mbps | Slower |
| Sheffield | 926.7 Mbps | 15.42—53.07 Mbps | 21.88 Mbps | Slower |
| Bristol | 910.76 Mbps | 19.38—91.93 Mbps | 28.82 Mbps | Slower |
| Glasgow | 898.7 Mbps | 9.43—48.55 Mbps | 13.69 Mbps | Slower |
| Leicester | 910.64 Mbps | 18.35—74.23 Mbps | 27.47 Mbps | Slower |
| Edinburgh | 870.81 Mbps | 17.89—94.95 Mbps | 29.8 Mbps | Slower |
Cities and Provider Speeds in Wakefield
| Position | City | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | # Providers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crigglestone | 839.09 Mbps | 27.64—105.92 Mbps | 37.07 Mbps | 9 |
| 2 | Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 27.52—69.98 Mbps | 36.96 Mbps | 16 |
| 3 | Normanton | 619.36 Mbps | 22.2—69.11 Mbps | 32.18 Mbps | 8 |
| 4 | Crofton | 435.67 Mbps | 15.98—72.2 Mbps | 25.9 Mbps | 10 |
| 5 | Featherstone | 545.97 Mbps | 13.67—48.4 Mbps | 19.29 Mbps | 8 |
| 6 | Hemsworth | 276 Mbps | 14.01—35.16 Mbps | 19.24 Mbps | 9 |
Wakefield Over Time
How Wakefield Compares for Internet Speed in Wakefield
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | 50% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crigglestone | 839.09 Mbps | 27.64—105.92 Mbps | 37.07 Mbps | Faster |
| 2 | Wakefield | 898.57 Mbps | 27.52—69.98 Mbps | 36.96 Mbps | - |
| 3 | Normanton | 619.36 Mbps | 22.2—69.11 Mbps | 32.18 Mbps | Slower |
| 4 | Crofton | 435.67 Mbps | 15.98—72.2 Mbps | 25.9 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, 50.8% were fast, 22.99% slow, and 26.2% broadly the same.
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vodafone | 13 Jan 2021 19:19:40 | 3 | 120 secs | 28.5 Mbps | 22.83 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 13 Jan 2021 16:16:02 | 2 | 2 mins | 10.47 Mbps | 85.2 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 13 Jan 2021 09:58:25 | 3 | 56 secs | 12.34 Mbps | 4.63 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Vodafone | 13 Jan 2021 08:54:20 | 2 | 26 secs | 43.58 Mbps | 43.74 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 13 Jan 2021 08:29:05 | 2 | 6 mins | 17.88 Mbps | 18.41 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 12 Jan 2021 19:32:29 | 2 | 113 secs | 212.95 Mbps | 198.06 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 12 Jan 2021 19:02:43 | 2 | 20 secs | 39.24 Mbps | 49.16 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 12 Jan 2021 17:16:05 | 4 | 70 secs | 79.02 Mbps | 109.53 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 12 Jan 2021 12:46:34 | 2 | 24 secs | 275.96 Mbps | 300.46 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 12 Jan 2021 09:35:46 | 2 | 7 mins | 15.98 Mbps | 15.55 Mbps | |
| Vodafone | 12 Jan 2021 08:54:17 | 2 | 33 secs | 14.58 Mbps | 30.14 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 11 Jan 2021 15:49:03 | 2 | 22 secs | 8.68 Mbps | 17.27 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 11 Jan 2021 11:00:18 | 4 | 10 mins | 232.42 Mbps | 261.37 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 09 Jan 2021 20:08:42 | 2 | 6 mins | 15.75 Mbps | 33.54 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 09 Jan 2021 16:52:18 | 2 | 83 secs | 13.03 Mbps | 15.05 Mbps | Improved |
| BT | 09 Jan 2021 14:03:17 | 2 | 30 secs | 41.58 Mbps | 39.65 Mbps | |
| EE | 08 Jan 2021 19:05:49 | 3 | 3 mins | 5.97 Mbps | 4.06 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 08 Jan 2021 15:42:37 | 3 | 61 secs | 126.04 Mbps | 202.08 Mbps | Improved |
| Plusnet | 08 Jan 2021 15:21:36 | 5 | 12 mins | 46.16 Mbps | 62.65 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 08 Jan 2021 15:01:12 | 2 | 2 mins | 1 Mbps | 7.1 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Wakefield
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston Communications | 418.97 Mbps | 336.66—415.45 Mbps |
| 2 | Zen Internet | 521.25 Mbps | 71.23—97.5 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 538.38 Mbps | 37.04—133.42 Mbps |
| 4 | Unchained ISP | 196.47 Mbps | 27.52—131.45 Mbps |
| 5 | BT | 898.57 Mbps | 36.98—71.99 Mbps |
| 6 | TalkTalk | 872.7 Mbps | 10.57—37.04 Mbps |
| 7 | Plusnet | 73.9 Mbps | 27.97—60.53 Mbps |
| 8 | Sky Broadband | 143.63 Mbps | 27.84—60.87 Mbps |
| 9 | Independent Fibre Networks | 116.71 Mbps | 10.72—56.15 Mbps |
| 10 | Spitfire | 190.9 Mbps | 14.44—41.77 Mbps |
| 11 | EE | 118.83 Mbps | 14.91—42.07 Mbps |
| 12 | Vodafone | 188.99 Mbps | 16.58—33.41 Mbps |
| 13 | KCOM | 51.22 Mbps | 0.83—19.85 Mbps |
| 14 | Origin Broadband | 63.21 Mbps | 1.25—35.24 Mbps |
| 15 | CIX | 144.17 Mbps | 4.6—21.03 Mbps |
| 16 | Post Office Broadband | 55.47 Mbps | 6.09—15.67 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 16 ISPs tested by its 345,038 residents.
BT is the fastest provider in Wakefield with 898.57 Mbps, and an average speed range of 36.98—71.99 Mbps.
The best provider in Wakefield in Kingston Communications, and their users typically see speeds in the range of 336.66 to 415.45 Mbps.
Users in Wakefield see an average internet speed of 27.52 up to 622 Mbps, and the fastest speed we've seen is 898.57 Mbps.
BT is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 898.57 Mbps.
Virgin Media is available in Wakefield, and the fastest speed we've seen from them is 538.38 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 BT.
Last updated: 13 Jan 2021