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How Fast is Broadband in Stockport?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Stockport has a median download speed of 129.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 26.1 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Moderate" upload speeds. The 26.1 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 Stockport

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%57.1 Mbps
Median129.6 Mbps
Mean232.7 Mbps
Top 20%414.5 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%17 Mbps
Median26.1 Mbps
Mean103.8 Mbps
Top 20%65.3 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Stockport, you can expect speeds around 129.6 Mbps download and 26.1 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Stockport

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

99.5%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
92.1%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
96.7%
Gigabit Capable

Stockport has excellent full fibre coverage at 92.1%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Stockport

Based on the actual speeds in Stockport, 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 Stockport?

In Stockport, the median download speed is 129.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 26.1 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 414.5 Mbps download and 65.3 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Stockport?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 92.1% of properties in Stockport. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 96.7% of premises.

How does Stockport compare for upload speeds?

Stockport has moderate upload speeds with a median of 26.1 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.