NN8 postcode

Broadband in NN8 1RN

Finedon, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 18 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

Basic only

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 18 March 2026

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Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

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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 1RN

5–10 Mbps (25%)
10–30 Mbps (75%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN8 1RN

Based on 1 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

48

Mbps

Upload

7

Mbps

Latency

12

ms

Tests

1

results

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

Digital Divide at NN8 1RN

25% of premises cannot get the Universal Service Obligation minimum (10 Mbps down / 1 Mbps up). These premises are considered underserved.
Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)25%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)100%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage75%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN8 1RN

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

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: 20

anti social behaviour70%14
violent crime20%4
public order10%2

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Stanton Cross Primary SchoolFree schoolsNot available★★★☆☆0.9 mi
Finedon Mulso Church of England Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.2 mi
Finedon Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆1.3 mi
Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two SatellitesCommunity special schoolNot available★★★☆☆1.4 mi
Victoria Primary AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆1.5 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 026A

Population

1,552

Census 2021

Density

169

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: E01027326

Overall IMD Decile

6 / 10

Average

Ranked

19,292

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 001A (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income722,018Above average
Employment515,953Average
Education519Average
Health6N/AAverage
Crime2N/AMost deprived
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

🔋

Liberty Charge

Type 22 points

1.7 mi

away

🔋

Liberty Charge

Type 22 points

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Bing-Yoko

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Alec-scot

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Scot-suki

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.8 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

SUMMERLEE MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 5LJ·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 5GA·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN8 1LT·1.8 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

THE REDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 4UT·2.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ALBANY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 4RW·2.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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Living near NN8 1RN

Looking at NN8 1RN in Finedon? 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 coverage here stands at 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. 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 1RN. 25% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. 75% 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 NN8 1RN maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 6.8 Mbps. Video calls on Zoom or Teams should work, though simultaneous uploads may cause lag. 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN8 1RN. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 1RN see average downloads of 47.59 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 6.8 Mbps. Latency sits at 12 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

16.7% of premises at NN8 1RN fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Properties below the USO can request a connection from BT under the scheme. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 75% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.1 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN8 1RN totalled 20 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was anti social behaviour. Other frequent types include violent crime and public order. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN8 1RN is Stanton Cross Primary School. It is a Free schools school, 0.91 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 1RN 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 1RN has a population of approximately 1552. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 57.1 miles from NN8 1RN. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.5 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 58.9 miles.

Properties around NN8 1RN 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 NN8 1RN 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 NN8 1RN: remote working 35/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN8 1RN is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Finedon, 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 1RN compare to its neighbours? NN8 4BP (0.37 miles, Finedon) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN8 4FU (0.5 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4BW (0.54 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 66.7% gigabit. NN8 1UA (0.73 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 88.6% gigabit.

Not every property at NN8 1RN gets the same speeds. Run a postcode check with each provider before signing up. Headline speeds are not guarantees. 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 NN8 1RN, here is what stands out. Broadband is the main concern at NN8 1RN. 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. Finedon 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 1RN, 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.

That is the full data picture for NN8 1RN in Finedon. 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.

Frequently asked questions about NN8 1RN

What are the broadband speeds available at NN8 1RN?

Broadband is available at NN8 1RN. Contact local providers for specific speed information.

What is the average house price near NN8 1RN?

No recent house price data is available for NN8 1RN.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN8 1RN?

NN8 1RN 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 1RN area?

The nearest school is Stanton Cross Primary School (Free schools), 0.91 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN8 1RN compare to other areas?

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

How suitable is NN8 1RN for remote working?

NN8 1RN scores 35/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.

What is the mobile signal like at NN8 1RN?

4G outdoor coverage at NN8 1RN is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN8 1RN?

EPC data for NN8 1RN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN8 1RN?

The most common council tax band near NN8 1RN is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN8 1RN?

GP surgery data for NN8 1RN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN8 1RN?

The nearest train station to NN8 1RN is Finsbury Park, 57.1 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN8 1RN a suitable area for families?

NN8 1RN scores 80/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN8 1RN?

Air quality at NN8 1RN 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 1RN?

EV charging data for NN8 1RN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN8 1RN?

Full fibre availability at NN8 1RN is being updated. Check Openreach for the latest rollout status.

Area suitability scores

NN8 1RN

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

50

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

Map

Area info

Parish

Finedon

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027326

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