Broadband in NN8 2DH

NN8 2DH sits in Irchester, 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.

33.3% of premises at NN8 2DH can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 33.3% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 33.3% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 33% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN8 2DH into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 458.59 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 10 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.

Real-world download speeds at NN8 2DH average 250.93 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 458.59 Mbps. Latency sits at 10 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 5 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.96 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN8 2DH averages £76,675,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 27 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is moderate for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN8 2DH is Wellingborough School. It is a Other independent school 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 2DH 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 2DH has a population of approximately 1658. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN8 2DH is Finsbury Park, 55.4 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 55.7 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.2 miles.

Properties around NN8 2DH 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 2DH 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN8 2DH: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN8 2DH falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Irchester, 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%. NN8 2DH is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 2DH compare to its neighbours? NN8 2DU (0.28 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN8 2EE (0.41 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 2DX (0.42 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 2EQ (0.43 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN8 2DH, 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 NN8 2DH, here is what stands out. 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. Irchester 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 NN8 2DH. 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.

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