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Broadband in NN16 8TW

Cransley, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 16 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 16 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)0%
0%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)0%
0%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)0%
0%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit0%
0%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN16 8TW

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN16 8TW

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

151

Mbps

Upload

28

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

1

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN16 8TW

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN16 8TW

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

2

towers

Nearest Tower

1.3

km away

UnknownCellnex

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 10

anti social behaviour40%4
other theft20%2
other crime10%1
public order10%1
violent crime10%1
criminal damage arson10%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Wren Spinney Community SchoolAcademy special converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
St Thomas More Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Hall Meadow Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
St Andrew's Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.1 mi
Youth Works Community CollegeOther independent schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 020B

Population

1,556

Census 2021

Density

144

per km² · Suburban

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01032972

Overall IMD Decile

8 / 10

Above average

Ranked

23,617

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Kettering 011G (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income824,235Above average
Employment824,021Above average
Education78Above average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime6N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

MFG Kettering Lower Street

CCS2 pointsMotor Fuel Group

0.9 mi

away

Believ

CCS2 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

bp pulse

Type 22 points

1.0 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 2

1.2 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

KETTERING AND NORTHAMPTONSHIRE BOWEL CANCER SCREENING CENTRE

NN16 8UZ·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

ESKDAILL MEDICAL

NN16 8DN·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

WEAVERS MEDICAL

NN16 8DN·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

KETTERING PHARMACY

NN16 8AR·0.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

DRYLAND MEDICAL CENTRE

NN16 8JZ·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN16 8TW

NN16 8TW sits in Cransley, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN16 8TW stands at 0%. That is below the UK average of 93%. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN16 8TW. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN16 8TW maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 27.97 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 8 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN16 8TW. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN16 8TW average 150.82 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 27.97 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN16 8TW, 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 2. The nearest tower is 1.34 km away. Operators present include Unknown, Cellnex.

10 crimes were reported near NN16 8TW in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include other theft and other crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN16 8TW is Wren Spinney Community School. It is a Academy special converter school, 0.52 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN16 8TW 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 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits set by the World Health Organisation.

The LSOA covering NN16 8TW has a population of approximately 1556. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 63.9 miles from NN16 8TW. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 64.1 miles. London Euston offers another option at 65.7 miles.

Properties around NN16 8TW most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (28%), B (25%), D (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The concentration in lower bands suggests a mix of smaller and mid-range properties.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN16 8TW is available across 100% of the area. Indoor 4G drops to 99.5%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 96.2%. 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 NN16 8TW: remote working 35/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN16 8TW is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Cransley, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN16 postcode area contains 763 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN16 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does NN16 8TW compare to its neighbours? NN16 8WH (0.21 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 8WF (0.24 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 8LE (0.27 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 8WE (0.27 miles, Kettering Town) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN16 8TW, 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.

Pulling the data together for NN16 8TW, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at NN16 8TW. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. North 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. Cransley 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN16 8TW. 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.

NN16 8TW in Cransley: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.

Frequently asked questions about NN16 8TW

What are the broadband speeds available at NN16 8TW?

Broadband is available at NN16 8TW. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What is the average house price near NN16 8TW?

No recent house price data is available for NN16 8TW.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN16 8TW?

NN16 8TW has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN16 8TW area?

The nearest school is Wren Spinney Community School (Academy special converter), 0.52 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN16 8TW compare to other areas?

10 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN16 8TW for remote working?

NN16 8TW scores 35/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN16 8TW?

4G outdoor coverage at NN16 8TW is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN16 8TW?

EPC data for NN16 8TW is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN16 8TW?

The most common council tax band near NN16 8TW is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN16 8TW?

GP surgery data for NN16 8TW is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN16 8TW?

The nearest train station to NN16 8TW is Finsbury Park, 63.9 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN16 8TW a suitable area for families?

NN16 8TW scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN16 8TW?

Air quality at NN16 8TW is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN16 8TW?

EV charging data for NN16 8TW is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN16 8TW?

Full fibre availability at NN16 8TW is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

NN16 8TW

Remote Worker

35

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

90

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Cransley

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01032972

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