Broadband in NN10 8HW

Higham Ferrers is home to NN10 8HW. 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.

100% of premises at NN10 8HW can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 64.3% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 64.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 64% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

What do the broadband speeds at NN10 8HW mean in practice? Upload speeds average 71.14 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 8 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN10 8HW see average downloads of 432.27 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 71.14 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 nearest tower is 3.94 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN10 8HW totalled 116 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and shoplifting. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Chelveston Road School is the closest school at 0.21 miles. It is a Free schools special school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN10 8HW 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 NN10 8HW has a population of approximately 1620. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN10 8HW is Finsbury Park, 55.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 56 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 57 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN10 8HW is 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 NN10 8HW 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 NN10 8HW: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN10 8HW falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Higham Ferrers, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN10 postcode area contains 849 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN10 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN10 8HW is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN10 8HW compare to its neighbours? NN10 8HR (0.05 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8HQ (0.09 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8FA (0.12 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8FR (0.13 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN10 8HW, 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN10 8HW? Connectivity at NN10 8HW is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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. Higham Ferrers 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 Higham Ferrers. 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.

This covers the key data for NN10 8HW. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Higham Ferrers hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.