Broadband in Croydon: 71% can get full fibre.
In Croydon, 70.7% of premises can get full fibre (Ofcom, January 2026), below the UK figure of 81%. Gigabit speeds reach 89.9%, because upgraded cable networks such as Virgin Media’s add to full fibre. Full fibre grew by 12.8 points in six months, the 16th biggest rise of 359 council areas.
Broadband coverage in Croydon
Three things to know before you choose
About 51,501 premises in Croydon cannot get full fibre yet, so check your exact address before you pick a deal.
89.9% can get gigabit speeds, partly over cable. Full fibre gives faster uploads; cable is usually fine for streaming and gaming.
Only 37% of premises that can get full fibre use it. If your street has it, you may get more speed for a similar price.
Croydon vs London, England and the UK
Region, nation and UK figures are totals of all council areas, weighted by premises. Take-up is the share of premises with full fibre available that use it.
How fast Croydon is catching up
Full fibre
July 2025 to January 2026. 16th biggest rise of 359 councils.
Gigabit
Already high, so new full fibre adds less here.
Most homes that can get full fibre in Croydon haven’t switched
Of every 100 premises, 71 can get full fibre and 26 use it. That is a take-up of 37%, against 47.1% across the UK.
Compare full fibre dealsBroadband providers and cheapest deals in Croydon
13 providers have broadband deals at CR0 5SB, a postcode in Croydon:
| Speed | Cheapest deal | Average a month | Deals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everyday Under 150 Mb | Three 4G Hub (24m) 10 Mb · 24 months | £17.50 | 33 |
| Fast 150–500 Mb | Virgin Media M250 Broadband Only 264 Mb · 24 months | £22.99 | 5 |
| Very fast 500–900 Mb | Virgin Media M500 Fibre broadband 516 Mb · 24 months | £25.99 | 1 |
| Gigabit 900 Mb + | Virgin Media Gig1 Broadband Only 1130 Mb · 24 months | £27.99 | 1 |
Broadband-only deals listed for CR0 5SB on 28 October 2026. Some networks, such as Virgin Media and smaller full fibre builders, are checked address by address, so your list may be longer. Average a month includes set-up fees and contracted price rises.
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Neighbouring council areas
| Council | Full fibre | Gigabit | Change* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwark | 82.1% | 90.3% | +0.9 pts |
| Merton | 81.6% | 94.7% | -2.9 pts |
| Lewisham | 78.5% | 90.1% | +2.6 pts |
| Sutton | 78.1% | 91.7% | +1.0 pts |
| Croydon | 70.7% | 89.9% | +12.8 pts |
| Bromley | 69.2% | 93% | +9.2 pts |
The five nearest council areas, sorted by full fibre. * Change in full fibre since July 2025, percentage points.
Broadband in Croydon: common questions
Is full fibre available in Croydon?
Yes, for 70.7% of premises in January 2026 (124,253 homes and businesses), according to Ofcom. Coverage varies street by street, so check your postcode.
What is the fastest broadband in Croydon?
89.9% of premises can get gigabit speeds of about 1,000 Mb, from full fibre or upgraded cable networks.
Which broadband providers cover Croydon?
At CR0 5SB we found 13 providers, including Virgin Media, POP Telecom, Starlink, Onestream. Enter your own postcode to see every network at your address.
How does Croydon compare with the UK?
Full fibre in Croydon is 10.3 points below the UK figure of 81%. It ranks 287th of 361 council areas.
Can I get help if my broadband in Croydon is very slow?
Yes. 387 premises in Croydon cannot get 10 Mb. They can request a better connection under the Universal Service Obligation, free up to £3,400.
Coverage and take-up: Ofcom Connected Nations, January 2026 data, Open Government Licence v3.0. Region and location: Office for National Statistics, OGL v3.0. Deals: live prices for CR0 5SB. Methodology →