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How Fast is Broadband in Bristol North West?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Bristol North West has a median download speed of 119.4 Mbps and a median upload speed of 23.4 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 23.4 Mbps median upload is adequate for most home working and video call needs, though heavy uploaders may want to seek full fibre connections.

Speed Comparison for Bristol North West

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%29.1 Mbps
Median119.4 Mbps
Mean151.8 Mbps
Top 20%240.7 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%7.3 Mbps
Median23.4 Mbps
Mean33.3 Mbps
Top 20%48.1 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Bristol North West:

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 Bristol North West, you can expect speeds around 119.4 Mbps download and 23.4 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Bristol North West

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

99.6%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
83.9%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
97.5%
Gigabit Capable

Bristol North West has very good full fibre coverage at 83.9%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Bristol North West

Based on the actual speeds in Bristol North West, 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 Bristol North West?

In Bristol North West, the median download speed is 119.4 Mbps and the median upload speed is 23.4 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 240.7 Mbps download and 48.1 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Bristol North West?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 83.9% of properties in Bristol North West. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 97.5% of premises.

How does Bristol North West compare for upload speeds?

Bristol North West has moderate upload speeds with a median of 23.4 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.