Broadband Statistics for Wirral, Wirral
| Broadband Providers | 15 |
|---|---|
| Fastest Speed | 936.4 Mbps |
| Median Speed | 39.98 Mbps |
| Fastest Provider | Virgin Media |
Residents in Wirral have run speed tests on 15 broadband providers. This number is 143.90% above the United Kingdom average of 6.15 internet service providers. ISPs available in Wirral include Virgin Media, BT, and Sky Broadband. The most common broadband provider in Wirral is Virgin Media, with a maximum recorded internet speed of 936.4 Mbps, and the typical home user seeing speeds in the range of 52.94—193.15 Mbps.
Wirral's fastest provider is also Virgin Media, and the highest speed we've seen from them is 936.4 Mbps. Overall, the average real-world broadband speed that users will see in Wirral is 39.98 Mbps, which is 8.05% above the The United Kingdom national average of 37 Mbps, and 0% below the average of 39.98 Mbps in Wirral.
Our research into internet speeds in Wirral includes analysing postcove-level coverage data of broadband in CH43, CH63, CH62, CH41, and CH45.
Broadband Providers
![Hyperoptic in Wirral]()
31 Reviews89.31 MbpsHyperoptic's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 87.97 to 573.98 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 654.35 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 10 speed tests on Hyperoptic Broadband.
![Virgin Media in Wirral]()
825 Reviews72.4 MbpsVirgin Media's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 52.94 to 193.15 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 936.4 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 35,233 speed tests on Virgin Media Broadband.
BT's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 37.58 to 71.78 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 916.21 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 32,702 speed tests on BT Broadband.
![Zen Internet in Wirral]()
39 Reviews45.55 MbpsZen Internet's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 36.56 to 68.95 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 614.65 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 215 speed tests on Zen Internet Broadband.
Vodafone's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 26.07 to 46.71 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 512.39 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 636 speed tests on Vodafone Broadband.
EE's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 25.56 to 52.2 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 812.88 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 4,640 speed tests on EE Broadband.
Sky Broadband's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 21.25 to 56.8 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 506.71 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 26,609 speed tests on Sky Broadband.
TalkTalk's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 18.71 to 46.56 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 492.82 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 4,122 speed tests on TalkTalk Broadband.
Plusnet's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 17.34 to 54.98 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.78 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 8,393 speed tests on Plusnet Broadband.
![Glide in Wirral]()
6 Reviews14.34 MbpsGlide's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 11.9 to 21.75 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 834.63 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 9 speed tests on Glide Broadband.
![Origin Broadband in Wirral]()
19 Reviews12.35 MbpsOrigin Broadband's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 11.74 to 17.02 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 60.33 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 12 speed tests on Origin Broadband.
Shell Energy's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 5.31 to 26.01 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 74.01 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 200 speed tests on Shell Energy Broadband.
- Internet CentralNot enough reviews6.61 Mbps
Internet Central's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 0.82 to 17.03 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 59.38 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 6 speed tests on Internet Central Broadband.
![CIX in Wirral]()
1 Review6.6 MbpsCIX's typical internet speed range in Wirral is 6.45 to 7.36 Mbps, and the fastest broadband speed we've seen from them here is 52.05 Mbps. Wirral residents have performed 4 speed tests on CIX Broadband.
Broadband in Wirral
1st
Best speed range city in Wirral
936.4 Mbps
Wirral's fastest speed
30.53—89.25 Mbps
Typical speed range available to Wirral residents
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Average Broadband Speeds in Wirral
| Year | Wirral Average | United Kingdom Average | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16.65 Mbps | 26.27 Mbps | 36.62% Slower |
| 2019 | 17.96 Mbps | 30.63 Mbps | 41.36% Slower |
| 2020 | 72.89 Mbps | 80.31 Mbps | 9.24% Slower |
| 2021 | 64.62 Mbps | 66.05 Mbps | 2.17% Slower |
Wirral Broadband Speed Distribution
| Percentage of Speed Tests in Speed Range | ||
|---|---|---|
| Internet Speed Range | Wirral | United Kingdom |
| Very Slow: under 10 Mbps | 34.61% | 28.66% |
| Slow: 10-30 Mbps | 25.03% | 26.52% |
| Adequate: 30-60 Mbps | 19.80% | 20.91% |
| Good: 60-80 Mbps | 7.81% | 8.46% |
| Fast: 80-300 Mbps | 10.95% | 13.12% |
| Very Fast: over 300 Mbps | 1.81% | 2.33% |
How Wirral Compares to Major Cities
| City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | 5794.21 Mbps | 34.18—94.02 Mbps | 46.82 Mbps | Faster |
| Bristol | 943.13 Mbps | 29.91—109.63 Mbps | 41.69 Mbps | Faster |
| Wirral | 936.4 Mbps | 30.53—89.25 Mbps | 39.98 Mbps | - |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Wirral 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 Wirral Compares for Internet Speed in Wirral
| Position | City / Town | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wirral | 936.4 Mbps | 30.53—89.25 Mbps | 39.98 Mbps | - |
Wirral Internet Speed Test Results
Most Recent Tests
| Provider | Start Time | # Tests | Duration | Start Speed | End Speed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 23:41:07 | 9 | 11 mins | 61.16 Mbps | 61.76 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 23:43:03 | 3 | 49 secs | 42.43 Mbps | 28.66 Mbps | Needs help |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 23:04:01 | 2 | 2 mins | 21.99 Mbps | 18.61 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 22:00:38 | 3 | 27 mins | 201.21 Mbps | 203.98 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 22:11:59 | 3 | 14 mins | 0.62 Mbps | 0.34 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 21:50:27 | 2 | 32 secs | 108.17 Mbps | 107.97 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:49:18 | 3 | 14 mins | 62.4 Mbps | 8.43 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 20:58:49 | 2 | 34 secs | 6.25 Mbps | 8.55 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:39:58 | 2 | 12 mins | 0.89 Mbps | 154.56 Mbps | Improved |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 20:23:59 | 4 | 17 mins | 99.22 Mbps | 17.3 Mbps | Needs help |
| BT | 19 Oct 2021 20:08:42 | 2 | 11 secs | 54.2 Mbps | 57.71 Mbps | |
| EE | 19 Oct 2021 20:05:40 | 2 | 2 mins | 1.13 Mbps | 14.3 Mbps | Improved |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 19:50:03 | 2 | 38 secs | 13.52 Mbps | 13.36 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 19:09:00 | 2 | 26 mins | 64.23 Mbps | 63.82 Mbps | |
| Virgin Media | 19 Oct 2021 19:34:21 | 2 | 19 secs | 10.55 Mbps | 14.6 Mbps | Improved |
| Vodafone | 19 Oct 2021 19:27:47 | 2 | 3 mins | 0.12 Mbps | 0.23 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 19:27:41 | 2 | 41 secs | 6.81 Mbps | 8.63 Mbps | Needs help, very slow |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 19:20:50 | 6 | 2 mins | 28.68 Mbps | 11.58 Mbps | Needs help |
| Plusnet | 19 Oct 2021 19:15:18 | 2 | 27 secs | 12.7 Mbps | 12.45 Mbps | |
| Sky Broadband | 19 Oct 2021 19:13:23 | 3 | 61 secs | 27.44 Mbps | 27.78 Mbps |
Summary of Internet Service Providers in Wirral
| # | Provider Name | Max Speed | Typical Speed Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyperoptic | 654.35 Mbps | 87.97—573.98 Mbps |
| 2 | Glide | 834.63 Mbps | 11.9—21.75 Mbps |
| 3 | Virgin Media | 936.4 Mbps | 52.94—193.15 Mbps |
| 4 | BT | 916.21 Mbps | 37.58—71.78 Mbps |
| 5 | Zen Internet | 614.65 Mbps | 36.56—68.95 Mbps |
| 6 | EE | 812.88 Mbps | 25.56—52.2 Mbps |
| 7 | Sky Broadband | 506.71 Mbps | 21.25—56.8 Mbps |
| 8 | TalkTalk | 492.82 Mbps | 18.71—46.56 Mbps |
| 9 | Vodafone | 512.39 Mbps | 26.07—46.71 Mbps |
| 10 | Plusnet | 74.78 Mbps | 17.34—54.98 Mbps |
| 11 | CIX | 52.05 Mbps | 6.45—7.36 Mbps |
| 12 | Origin Broadband | 60.33 Mbps | 11.74—17.02 Mbps |
| 13 | Internet Central | 59.38 Mbps | 0.82—17.03 Mbps |
| 14 | Shell Energy | 74.01 Mbps | 5.31—26.01 Mbps |
| 15 | KCOM | 53.43 Mbps | 7.37—18.94 Mbps |
Smaller Towns, Villages, and Wards in Wirral
| Ward | Median Age | Rent Privately | Rent Council | Mortage | Commute via Public Transport | Work From Home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birkenhead | 33.0 | 28.59% | 5.21% | 19.88% | 21.68% | 2.15% |
| Wallasey | 46.0 | 11.93% | 1.09% | 39.68% | 15.97% | 4.43% |
Wirral Broadband Speed Map
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Last updated: 19 Oct 2021