Broadband in NN2 8RE

Looking at NN2 8RE in Boughton? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.

50% of premises at NN2 8RE can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN2 8RE. 100% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN2 8RE mean in practice? Upload speeds average 277.36 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. 4K streaming is possible on one device at a time. HD streaming works across multiple devices. Latency is 9 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN2 8RE. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN2 8RE see average downloads of 329.74 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 277.36 Mbps. Latency sits at 9 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN2 8RE, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 7. The nearest tower is 1.13 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

14 crimes were reported near NN2 8RE in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include burglary and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Boughton Primary School is the closest school at 0.35 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN2 8RE is rated Very Low (Zone 1). The area is not considered at significant risk of flooding. Standard home insurance should be straightforward. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN2 8RE has a population of approximately 1634. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 58.6 miles from NN2 8RE. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.6 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 60.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN2 8RE is Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN2 8RE reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. That makes 5G home broadband a genuine alternative to fixed-line connections. Coverage data covers EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Check each operator individually, as coverage varies by network. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN2 8RE: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN2 8RE falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Boughton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN2 postcode area contains 726 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN2 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN2 8RE is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN2 8RE compare to its neighbours? NN2 8RF (0.37 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8RD (0.4 miles, Moulton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8RG (0.41 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN3 6HY (0.44 miles, Northampton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN2 8RE, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. If fibre is unavailable, consider 4G home broadband or satellite as alternatives. Speeds may still be adequate for most uses. Compare contract lengths, total costs over the term, and exit fees. The cheapest monthly rate is not always the best deal.

The age profile is close to the national median. A mix of families, professionals, and retirees.

Looking at the overall picture for NN2 8RE, a few things are worth highlighting. West Northamptonshire as a local authority area has its own planning priorities, council services, and infrastructure investment plans. Check the council website for the latest. The data covers what can be measured. Boughton has its own character that numbers alone cannot capture. Use these figures as a filter, then visit to get the full picture.

Data sources include Ofcom (broadband and mobile), Land Registry (house prices), Police.uk (crime), Ofsted (schools), Environment Agency (flood risk), and Open-Meteo (air quality). Council tax data comes from the Valuation Office Agency. EPC data is from DLUHC. Transport data uses NaPTAN. Speed distribution figures are from Ofcom Connected Nations. All figures are the latest available at the time of writing.

Data is a starting point for Boughton. Walk the streets at different times. Test your mobile signal. Check parking, noise levels, and the feel of the neighbourhood. Run a speed test on the actual connection. Some things only a visit can reveal.

That is the full data picture for NN2 8RE in Boughton. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.