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How Fast is Broadband in Mid Cheshire?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Mid Cheshire has a median download speed of 146.3 Mbps and a median upload speed of 29.5 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 29.5 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 Mid Cheshire

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%48.4 Mbps
Median146.3 Mbps
Mean217.6 Mbps
Top 20%503.8 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%13.2 Mbps
Median29.5 Mbps
Mean77 Mbps
Top 20%106.4 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Mid Cheshire, you can expect speeds around 146.3 Mbps download and 29.5 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Mid Cheshire

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

99.3%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
96.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
96.1%
Gigabit Capable

Mid Cheshire has excellent full fibre coverage at 96.1%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Mid Cheshire

Based on the actual speeds in Mid Cheshire, 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 Mid Cheshire?

In Mid Cheshire, the median download speed is 146.3 Mbps and the median upload speed is 29.5 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 503.8 Mbps download and 106.4 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Mid Cheshire?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 96.1% of properties in Mid Cheshire. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 96.1% of premises.

How does Mid Cheshire compare for upload speeds?

Mid Cheshire has moderate upload speeds with a median of 29.5 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.