It has long been the case in London that you play the postcode lottery when it comes to broadband speeds. Average speeds vary by a massive 18.29 Mbits/s depending on what postcode you reside in. Using Ofcom data we have mapped the average broadband speeds across London down to a postcode level in order to give you a better idea of the variations that occur. Is it Better to be North or South of the River? There is not much of a difference between north and south of the river. Postcodes north of the Thames averaged 18.03 Mbits/s whereas those south of the river were slightly higher at 18.12 Mbits/s. What Postcode has the worst Average Broadband Speed? Residents of King Cross Central (N1C) currently receive the worst average broadband speeds in London. This area of London is undergoing a massive redevelopment project. The development will include 50 new buildings, 2000 new homes and support approximately 45,000 people so broadband speeds are inevitably going to improve as the infrastructure takes shape. What Area of London has the Fastest Average Broadband Speed? The leafy suburb of Richmond upon Thames (SW14) currently possesses the highest average broadband speeds in London with an average of 25.19 Mbits/s. TOP 20 Postcodes with Fastest Average Broadband Speed SW14 25.19 N5 24.39 NW5 24.30 SW13 24.29 NW3 24.09 N21 24.07 W13 24.00 W4 23.95 N4 23.91 SE22 23.83 SW12 23.65 SW20 23.63 SE20 23.45 N13 23.41 N8 23.11 SE21 23.09 N10 22.88 N19 22.69 W5 22.49 SE9 22.24 Related Articles Power is knowledge Netflix Moves to the Cloud: Is this the Future of IT Infrastructure? Why colocation in the UK will survive Brexit The Benefits of a Blank Piece of Paper Connectivity, not content, is king Previous article: Bridging the Gap < Bridging the Gap Next article: IFTTT Rules for IT Professionals IFTTT Rules for IT Professionals >