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How Fast is Broadband in Harrow West?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Harrow West has a median download speed of 96.2 Mbps and a median upload speed of 33 Mbps.

This constituency has "Good" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 33 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 Harrow West

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%41.9 Mbps
Median96.2 Mbps
Mean200.1 Mbps
Top 20%368.3 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%10 Mbps
Median33 Mbps
Mean56.9 Mbps
Top 20%67.5 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Harrow 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 Harrow West, you can expect speeds around 96.2 Mbps download and 33 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Harrow West

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

99.2%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
81.4%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
92.8%
Gigabit Capable

Harrow West has very good full fibre coverage at 81.4%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Harrow West

Based on the actual speeds in Harrow 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

May need a faster connection for optimal performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Harrow West?

In Harrow West, the median download speed is 96.2 Mbps and the median upload speed is 33 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 368.3 Mbps download and 67.5 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Harrow West?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 81.4% of properties in Harrow West. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 92.8% of premises.

How does Harrow West compare for upload speeds?

Harrow West has good upload speeds with a median of 33 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.