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How Fast is Broadband in Swindon North?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Swindon North has a median download speed of 248.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 53.9 Mbps.

This constituency has "Excellent" download speeds and "Very Good" upload speeds. With 53.9 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Swindon North

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%43.3 Mbps
Median248.6 Mbps
Mean369.2 Mbps
Top 20%568.8 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%12.7 Mbps
Median53.9 Mbps
Mean178.4 Mbps
Top 20%259.6 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Swindon North, you can expect speeds around 248.6 Mbps download and 53.9 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Swindon North

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

99.5%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
94.8%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
95.4%
Gigabit Capable

Swindon North has excellent full fibre coverage at 94.8%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Swindon North

Based on the actual speeds in Swindon North, 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 Swindon North?

In Swindon North, the median download speed is 248.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 53.9 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 568.8 Mbps download and 259.6 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Swindon North?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 94.8% of properties in Swindon North. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 95.4% of premises.

How does Swindon North compare for upload speeds?

Swindon North has very good upload speeds with a median of 53.9 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.