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How Fast is Broadband in Crawley?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Crawley has a median download speed of 121.5 Mbps and a median upload speed of 27.3 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 27.3 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 Crawley

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%44.9 Mbps
Median121.5 Mbps
Mean219.3 Mbps
Top 20%378.3 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%8 Mbps
Median27.3 Mbps
Mean54.7 Mbps
Top 20%68 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Crawley, you can expect speeds around 121.5 Mbps download and 27.3 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Crawley

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

99.2%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
65.9%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
93%
Gigabit Capable

Crawley has good full fibre coverage at 65.9%. Check your postcode to see if full fibre is available at your address.

Speed Recommendations for Crawley

Based on the actual speeds in Crawley, 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 Crawley?

In Crawley, the median download speed is 121.5 Mbps and the median upload speed is 27.3 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 378.3 Mbps download and 68 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Crawley?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 65.9% of properties in Crawley. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 93% of premises.

How does Crawley compare for upload speeds?

Crawley has moderate upload speeds with a median of 27.3 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.