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How Fast is Broadband in Nottingham East?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Nottingham East has a median download speed of 136.2 Mbps and a median upload speed of 23.3 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 23.3 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 Nottingham East

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%43.6 Mbps
Median136.2 Mbps
Mean190.3 Mbps
Top 20%265 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%8.3 Mbps
Median23.3 Mbps
Mean101.1 Mbps
Top 20%56.3 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Nottingham 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 Nottingham East, you can expect speeds around 136.2 Mbps download and 23.3 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Nottingham East

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

98%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
84%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
93.8%
Gigabit Capable

Nottingham East has very good full fibre coverage at 84%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Nottingham East

Based on the actual speeds in Nottingham 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 Nottingham East?

In Nottingham East, the median download speed is 136.2 Mbps and the median upload speed is 23.3 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 265 Mbps download and 56.3 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Nottingham East?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 84% of properties in Nottingham East. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 93.8% of premises.

How does Nottingham East compare for upload speeds?

Nottingham East has moderate upload speeds with a median of 23.3 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.