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How Fast is Broadband in Croydon West?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Croydon West has a median download speed of 171.8 Mbps and a median upload speed of 42.6 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 42.6 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 Croydon West

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%18.8 Mbps
Median171.8 Mbps
Mean234.2 Mbps
Top 20%380.4 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%6.8 Mbps
Median42.6 Mbps
Mean84.6 Mbps
Top 20%103.6 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Croydon 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 Croydon West, you can expect speeds around 171.8 Mbps download and 42.6 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Croydon West

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

97.1%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
75.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
94.2%
Gigabit Capable

Croydon West has very good full fibre coverage at 75.1%. Check your postcode to see if full fibre is available at your address.

Speed Recommendations for Croydon West

Based on the actual speeds in Croydon 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 Croydon West?

In Croydon West, the median download speed is 171.8 Mbps and the median upload speed is 42.6 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 380.4 Mbps download and 103.6 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Croydon West?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 75.1% of properties in Croydon West. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 94.2% of premises.

How does Croydon West compare for upload speeds?

Croydon West has good upload speeds with a median of 42.6 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.