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How Fast is Broadband in Birmingham Yardley?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Birmingham Yardley has a median download speed of 312.3 Mbps and a median upload speed of 64.1 Mbps.

This constituency has "Excellent" download speeds and "Very Good" upload speeds. With 64.1 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Birmingham Yardley

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%62.3 Mbps
Median312.3 Mbps
Mean355.1 Mbps
Top 20%510.2 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%20 Mbps
Median64.1 Mbps
Mean96.9 Mbps
Top 20%89.8 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Birmingham Yardley:

What the Numbers Mean

  • Bottom 20%: Slowest fifth of connections
  • Median: Typical speed (50% faster, 50% slower)
  • Mean: Mathematical average
  • Top 20%: Fastest fifth of connections

Why Median Matters Most

The median is the most reliable measure of typical performance. Unlike the mean, it isn't skewed by extremely fast or slow connections. If you move to Birmingham Yardley, you can expect speeds around 312.3 Mbps download and 64.1 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Birmingham Yardley

Coverage statistics from Ofcom show what connection types are available in this constituency:

99.8%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
95.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
99.4%
Gigabit Capable

Birmingham Yardley has excellent full fibre coverage at 95.1%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Birmingham Yardley

Based on the actual speeds in Birmingham Yardley, here's what different activities require:

Video Conferencing (Zoom, Teams)

Download needed: 10-25 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Cloud Backup & File Uploads

Download needed: 10+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Online Gaming

Download needed: 25-50 Mbps
Upload needed: 5-10 Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Multiple Users (4+ devices)

Download needed: 100+ Mbps
Upload needed: 20+ Mbps

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Birmingham Yardley?

In Birmingham Yardley, the median download speed is 312.3 Mbps and the median upload speed is 64.1 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 510.2 Mbps download and 89.8 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Birmingham Yardley?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 95.1% of properties in Birmingham Yardley. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 99.4% of premises.

How does Birmingham Yardley compare for upload speeds?

Birmingham Yardley has very good upload speeds with a median of 64.1 Mbps. This is important for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home.

About This Data

Speed data is sourced from ThinkBroadband (Q3 2025 measurements). Coverage data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Actual speeds at your address may vary based on connection type, provider, and network conditions.