KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER Broadband Coverage
Westminster parliamentary constituency · England · 91,192 premises
Full-fibre coverage of 77.5% in KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER is below the UK national average of 81%.
The verdict
KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER ranks #427 of 650 constituencies for full-fibre (77.5%) and #453 for the fixed/FWA availability gap (0.0%) - those two corpus maps diverge.
Broadband Coverage in KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER
England's KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER constituency has 91,192 premises on record. The full-fibre figure is 77.5%, broadly in line with national trends; gigabit-capable coverage (DOCSIS 3.1 cable included) is higher at 92.9%. Superfast (30 Mbit/s or more) is at 98.8% and ultrafast (300 Mbit/s or more) at 94.3%.
On connectivity for all households, KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER has near-universal fixed and fixed-wireless broadband availability: fewer than 1% of premises cannot receive a decent service. Mid-pack full-fibre at 77.5% is 3.5pp below the 81% UK average; gigabit-capable coverage is 92.9% and ultrafast 94.3%.
Where these figures come from
Figures are drawn from Ofcom's Connected Nations Spring 2026 report (January 2026 snapshot, published May 2026 (r1)), which aggregates postcode-sector data to constituency level. They represent coverage availability from at least one network operator, not the proportion of households that have subscribed to a given speed tier, nor the typical or guaranteed speeds that customers actually receive. Nearby constituencies in England with comparable full-fibre coverage are listed below.
Coverage Metrics
Where KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER Sits Nationally
KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER vs every UK parliamentary constituency
Full-fibre coverage distribution across all 650 UK constituencies. KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER's 77.5% places it in the highlighted band.
77.5% 427th of 650 higher than 222 of 650 UK constituencies
every UK parliamentary constituency, bucketed by value
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more UK constituencies. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026 · January 2026 snapshot, published May 2026 (r1)
Related
Source: Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026 (January 2026 snapshot, published May 2026 (r1)).
Nationwide constituencies with similar full-fibre or gigabit coverage
Two Ofcom peer sets for KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER (mid-pack full-fibre at 77.5%), both outside England so the neighborhoods are not the same-nation Nearby block above.
Similar full-fibre
Nearest other-nation constituencies by full-fibre coverage (77.5% here; floor ≥5,000 premises).
Similar gigabit
Nearest other-nation constituencies by gigabit-capable coverage (92.9% here).
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER sit in the national full-fibre distribution?
KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER has 77.5% full-fibre coverage, 3.5pp below the 81% UK average (rank #427 of 650), higher than 222 of 650 UK constituencies. Gigabit-capable coverage is 92.9%.
What share of KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER premises still lack decent fixed/FWA broadband?
Ofcom's Spring 2026 measure shows all measured premises in KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER can receive decent fixed or fixed-wireless broadband. Ultrafast (≥300 Mbit/s) coverage is 94.3%.
What 77.5% full-fibre means for KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER
KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER is 3.5pp behind the 81% UK average, worth checking your own address before assuming the gap applies to you.
- Check your own address, a constituency average can hide big street-by-street differences in coverage. Check your postcode
- See how KENSINGTON AND BAYSWATER ranks against every other UK constituency, not just the national average. Full UK rankings
- Learn what to do if full-fibre is not available at your address yet. How Ofcom Connected Nations works
Coverage figures are Ofcom Connected Nations availability data, not a guarantee of service at any single address; always check before switching.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations Spring 2026, January 2026 release (r1). Published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Figures represent premises-level coverage availability, not actual subscriptions or speeds experienced.
This constituency's figures are computed directly from Ofcom Connected Nations data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.