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Broadband in NN8 2UF

Earls Barton, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 25 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 25 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 NN8 2UF

10–30 Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN8 2UF

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

188

Mbps

Upload

16

Mbps

Latency

27

ms

Tests

2

results

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

Digital Divide at NN8 2UF

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 NN8 2UF

Within 1 km

0

towers

Within 2 km

2

towers

Nearest Tower

1.0

km away

Unknown

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

House prices

Average price

£675,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£675,000WILBY ROAD

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 23

violent crime39%9
shoplifting26%6
public order13%3
burglary9%2
anti social behaviour9%2
vehicle crime4%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Wilby Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Earls Barton Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.0 mi
Mears Ashby Church of England Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.5 mi
Great Doddington PrimaryCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.6 mi
Ruskin Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.7 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 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 038A

Population

1,221

Census 2021

Density

733

per km² · Urban

Median Age

38

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: E01027322

Overall IMD Decile

9 / 10

Least deprived

Ranked

26,891

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 009A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income823,054Above average
Employment721,934Above average
Education86Above average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime7N/AAbove average
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

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

0.4 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

1.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

1.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

1.5 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.7 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

EARLS BARTON MEDICAL CENTRE

NN6 0EU·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 3QE·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

HMP FIVE WELLS

NN8 2NX·2.2 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

ALBANY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 4RW·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WELLINGBOROUGH EXTENDED ACCESS

NN8 4RW·2.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN8 2UF

Earls Barton is home to NN8 2UF. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN8 2UF 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 NN8 2UF. 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.

Translating the numbers at NN8 2UF into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 15.68 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 sits at 27 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN8 2UF. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 2UF see average downloads of 188.07 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 15.68 Mbps. Latency sits at 27 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN8 2UF, 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 1.03 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN8 2UF sit at £675,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

23 crimes were reported near NN8 2UF in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include shoplifting and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN8 2UF is Wilby Church of England Primary School. It is a Voluntary aided school school, 0.86 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 2UF 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 NN8 2UF has a population of approximately 1221. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 55.9 miles from NN8 2UF. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 56.2 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.8 miles.

Properties around NN8 2UF 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN8 2UF reaches 100%. 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 NN8 2UF: remote working 35/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN8 2UF is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Earls Barton, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN8 postcode area contains 1172 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN8 ranges from 0% to 100%.

How does NN8 2UF compare to its neighbours? NN6 0TW (0.21 miles, Earls Barton) has 16.7% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 0LA (0.41 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN6 0FX (0.42 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 0FQ (0.46 miles, Earls Barton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN8 2UF, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN8 2UF? Broadband is the main concern at NN8 2UF. 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. Earls Barton 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.

Before making a decision about NN8 2UF, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

This covers the key data for NN8 2UF. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Earls Barton hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.

Frequently asked questions about NN8 2UF

What are the broadband speeds available at NN8 2UF?

Broadband is available at NN8 2UF. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What is the average house price near NN8 2UF?

The average property price at NN8 2UF is £675,000, based on 1 recorded transactions.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN8 2UF?

NN8 2UF has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN8 2UF area?

The nearest school is Wilby Church of England Primary School (Voluntary aided school), 0.86 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN8 2UF compare to other areas?

23 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is a moderate level.

How suitable is NN8 2UF for remote working?

NN8 2UF scores 35/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN8 2UF?

4G outdoor coverage at NN8 2UF is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN8 2UF?

EPC data for NN8 2UF is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN8 2UF?

The most common council tax band near NN8 2UF is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN8 2UF?

GP surgery data for NN8 2UF is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN8 2UF?

The nearest train station to NN8 2UF is Ealing Broadway, 55.9 miles away. Finsbury Park is also nearby.

Is NN8 2UF a suitable area for families?

NN8 2UF scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN8 2UF?

Air quality at NN8 2UF 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 NN8 2UF?

EV charging data for NN8 2UF is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN8 2UF?

Full fibre availability at NN8 2UF is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

NN8 2UF

Remote Worker

35

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

Family

80

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

Value for Money

35

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Earls Barton

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027322

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