Status of Internet diffusion, UK 2008

The Office for National Statistics reported that, in 2008:
- almost 16.5 million households in Great Britain (65%) had Internet access.
- The highest level of access was the South East with 74%.
- The lowest access level was the North East with 54%.
- 56% of all UK households had a broadband connection, up from 51% in 2007
- 93% of adults under 70 years of age who had a degree or equivalent qualification were most likely to have access to the Internet.
- 70% of total people over 65 said they had never used the Internet

source: The Office for National Statistics