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How Fast is Broadband in Nottingham South?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Nottingham South has a median download speed of 218.4 Mbps and a median upload speed of 65.5 Mbps.

This constituency has "Excellent" download speeds and "Very Good" upload speeds. With 65.5 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Nottingham South

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%64.7 Mbps
Median218.4 Mbps
Mean264.3 Mbps
Top 20%326.4 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%25.2 Mbps
Median65.5 Mbps
Mean97.8 Mbps
Top 20%257.3 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

The speed data shows the distribution of actual speeds achieved by users in Nottingham 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 Nottingham South, you can expect speeds around 218.4 Mbps download and 65.5 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Nottingham South

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

99.7%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
89.6%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
97.2%
Gigabit Capable

Nottingham South has very good full fibre coverage at 89.6%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Nottingham South

Based on the actual speeds in Nottingham 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 Nottingham South?

In Nottingham South, the median download speed is 218.4 Mbps and the median upload speed is 65.5 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 326.4 Mbps download and 257.3 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Nottingham South?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 89.6% of properties in Nottingham South. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 97.2% of premises.

How does Nottingham South compare for upload speeds?

Nottingham South has very good upload speeds with a median of 65.5 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.