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How Fast is Broadband in Watford?

Based on real-world speed tests collected by ThinkBroadband in Q3 2025, Watford has a median download speed of 185.6 Mbps and a median upload speed of 50.8 Mbps.

This constituency has "Very Good" download speeds and "Very Good" upload speeds. With 50.8 Mbps median upload, residents can comfortably handle video conferencing, cloud backups, and live streaming without issues.

Speed Comparison for Watford

Download Speeds
Bottom 20%37.9 Mbps
Median185.6 Mbps
Mean235.4 Mbps
Top 20%294 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Bottom 20%8.9 Mbps
Median50.8 Mbps
Mean60.5 Mbps
Top 20%90.6 Mbps

Understanding the Speed Data

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

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 Watford, you can expect speeds around 185.6 Mbps download and 50.8 Mbps upload.

Broadband Coverage in Watford

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

99.8%
Superfast (30Mbps+)
86%
Full Fibre (FTTP)
95.6%
Gigabit Capable

Watford has very good full fibre coverage at 86%. Most residents can access full fibre connections with symmetric upload speeds.

Speed Recommendations for Watford

Based on the actual speeds in Watford, 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 Watford?

In Watford, the median download speed is 185.6 Mbps and the median upload speed is 50.8 Mbps. The top 20% of connections achieve 294 Mbps download and 90.6 Mbps upload.

Is full fibre broadband available in Watford?

Yes, full fibre (FTTP) broadband is available to 86% of properties in Watford. Gigabit-capable broadband covers 95.6% of premises.

How does Watford compare for upload speeds?

Watford has very good upload speeds with a median of 50.8 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.