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How Fast is Broadband in Leeds North East?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Leeds North East has a median download speed of 96.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 24.6 Mbps.

This constituency has "Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 24.6 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 Leeds North East

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%25.8 Mbps
Median96.6 Mbps
Mean125.9 Mbps
Top 20%177.1 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%6.8 Mbps
Median24.6 Mbps
Mean34.7 Mbps
Top 20%54.7 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Leeds North East:

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 Leeds North East, you can expect speeds around 96.6 Mbps download and 24.6 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Leeds North East

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

99.7%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
90.8%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
98.6%
Gigabit Capable

Leeds North East has excellent full fibre coverage at 90.8%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Leeds North East

Based on the actual speeds in Leeds North East, 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 Leeds North East?

In Leeds North East, the median download speed is 96.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 24.6 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 177.1 Mbps download and 54.7 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Leeds North East?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 90.8% of properties in Leeds North East. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 98.6% of premises.

How does Leeds North East compare for upload speeds?

Leeds North East has moderate upload speeds with a median of 24.6 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.