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How Fast is Broadband in Erewash?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Erewash has a median download speed of 113.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 26.6 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 26.6 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 Erewash

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%28.4 Mbps
Median113.6 Mbps
Mean187.1 Mbps
Top 20%306.7 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%6.2 Mbps
Median26.6 Mbps
Mean59.8 Mbps
Top 20%80.5 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Erewash, you can expect speeds around 113.6 Mbps download and 26.6 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Erewash

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

99.8%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
95.7%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
98.4%
Gigabit Capable

Erewash has excellent full fibre coverage at 95.7%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Erewash

Based on the actual speeds in Erewash, 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 Erewash?

In Erewash, the median download speed is 113.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 26.6 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 306.7 Mbps download and 80.5 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Erewash?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 95.7% of properties in Erewash. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 98.4% of premises.

How does Erewash compare for upload speeds?

Erewash has moderate upload speeds with a median of 26.6 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.