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How Fast is Broadband in Northampton South?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Northampton South has a median download speed of 205.3 Mbps and a median upload speed of 39.7 Mbps.

This constituency has "Excellent" download speeds and "Good" upload speeds. The 39.7 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 Northampton South

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%69.6 Mbps
Median205.3 Mbps
Mean274.7 Mbps
Top 20%494.9 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%11.6 Mbps
Median39.7 Mbps
Mean137 Mbps
Top 20%245.7 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Northampton South, you can expect speeds around 205.3 Mbps download and 39.7 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Northampton South

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

99.8%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
97.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
98.2%
Gigabit Capable

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

Speed Recommendations for Northampton South

Based on the actual speeds in Northampton South, 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 Northampton South?

In Northampton South, the median download speed is 205.3 Mbps and the median upload speed is 39.7 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 494.9 Mbps download and 245.7 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Northampton South?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 97.1% of properties in Northampton South. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 98.2% of premises.

How does Northampton South compare for upload speeds?

Northampton South has good upload speeds with a median of 39.7 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.