Broadband in NN2 8SE

Looking at NN2 8SE 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN2 8SE stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 6.7% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 6.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 7% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN2 8SE. 93.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 6.7% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN2 8SE into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 14.66 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 12 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN2 8SE yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN2 8SE see average downloads of 29.67 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 14.66 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN2 8SE, 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.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN2 8SE. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 9. The nearest tower is 0.3 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

The average property price at NN2 8SE is £656,300. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 5 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN2 8SE totalled 14 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. 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.

Buckton Fields Primary School is the closest school at 0.33 miles. It is a Free schools school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN2 8SE 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 8SE has a population of approximately 1634. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN2 8SE is Ealing Broadway, 58.7 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 59.8 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 61.1 miles.

Properties around NN2 8SE most commonly fall into council tax 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 8SE 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.

Suitability scores for NN2 8SE: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN2 8SE is West Northamptonshire. 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 8SE is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN2 8SE compare to its neighbours? NN2 8FB (0.15 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8RR (0.15 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 55.6% gigabit. NN2 8UE (0.16 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN2 8FF (0.17 miles, Boughton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN2 8SE, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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.

Pulling the data together for NN2 8SE, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN2 8SE. Visit at different times of day. Talk to neighbours. Check mobile signal indoors. Walk the route to the nearest school or station. Test the broadband speed from inside the property. These things do not show up in data.

That is the full data picture for NN2 8SE 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.