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How Fast is Broadband in Leicester East?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Leicester East has a median download speed of 233.3 Mbps and a median upload speed of 50.6 Mbps.

This constituency has "Excellent" download speeds and "Very Good" upload speeds. With 50.6 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Leicester East

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%74.4 Mbps
Median233.3 Mbps
Mean410.2 Mbps
Top 20%800.3 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%17.9 Mbps
Median50.6 Mbps
Mean225.5 Mbps
Top 20%569 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Leicester 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 Leicester East, you can expect speeds around 233.3 Mbps download and 50.6 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Leicester East

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

100%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
97.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
99.6%
Gigabit Capable

Leicester East has excellent full fibre coverage at 97.1%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Leicester East

Based on the actual speeds in Leicester 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

Typical speeds in this constituency are adequate for this activity.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average broadband speed in Leicester East?

In Leicester East, the median download speed is 233.3 Mbps and the median upload speed is 50.6 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 800.3 Mbps download and 569 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Leicester East?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 97.1% of properties in Leicester East. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 99.6% of premises.

How does Leicester East compare for upload speeds?

Leicester East has very good upload speeds with a median of 50.6 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.