NN8 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 1,172 postcodes across 7 sectors in North Northamptonshire.
Gigabit
97%
Superfast
99%
Avg download
300 Mbps
Avg price
£460k
Postcodes
1,172
NN8 in North Northamptonshire matches NN3's calibre. 97.1% access gigabit networks, and real speeds average 300.2 Mbps.
Broadband speeds in NN8
Share of NN8 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 1,172 postcodes in the district.
Superfast reaches 99.1% across 1,172 postcodes. Gigabit reaches 97.1%, nearly matching NN3. 97.2% hit 300+ Mbps, 2.5% sit at 30-300 Mbps, and 0.5% fall below 10 Mbps. Download averages 300.2 Mbps, upload 126.5 Mbps. The near-universal gigabit reach means ultrafast infrastructure is the default expectation, not an exception. Most residents will experience throughputs well above 300 Mbps, enabling simultaneous streaming, gaming, and video conferencing across multiple devices without bottleneck concerns. The 2.5% in the 30-300 Mbps band remain above the superfast threshold; only half a percent experience sub-10 Mbps speeds. This distribution indicates mature network deployment across the district, with reliable access to fast connectivity as the norm.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
0%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Avg upload
127 Mbps
Real-world Ookla speed test results
Avg latency
14 ms
Lower is better for gaming and calls
Cell towers
0
Average masts within 1 km of a postcode
Broadband by sector
NN8 splits into 7 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit | Avg house price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NN8 1 | 260 | 97% | TBC | 94% | £284k |
| NN8 2 | 203 | 99% | TBC | 98% | £779k |
| NN8 3 | 242 | 100% | TBC | 100% | £251k |
| NN8 4 | 267 | 100% | TBC | 97% | £350k |
| NN8 5 | 131 | 100% | TBC | 99% | £320k |
| NN8 6 | 68 | 98% | TBC | 96% | £1.8m |
| NN8 9 | 1 | 100% | TBC | 100% | TBC |
All NN8 1 postcodes (260)
All NN8 2 postcodes (203)
All NN8 3 postcodes (242)
All NN8 4 postcodes (267)
All NN8 5 postcodes (131)
All NN8 6 postcodes (68)
All NN8 9 postcodes (1)
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House prices in NN8
Average sale price
£459,853
Recorded sales
5,139
Postcodes with sales
878
Based on HM Land Registry price paid records, which cover England and Wales and include commercial as well as residential sales. Averages can be skewed where few sales are recorded.
Living in North Northamptonshire
Average house price is £459,853, mid-range for North Northamptonshire. Buyers here gain near-universal gigabit infrastructure at a reasonable price point, making it competitive for both remote workers and families prioritising connectivity.
Crime per month
214
Average recorded crimes per local statistical area
Remote worker score
41/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
57/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
67/100
What you get for the local price level
NN8 broadband FAQs
How reliable is gigabit broadband in NN8?
97.1% of postcodes have gigabit availability. Slow spots are rare.
What do real speeds look like in NN8?
Average download is 300.2 Mbps, with upload at 126.5 Mbps. That's multiple times faster than the UK average.
Are there any postcodes I should avoid in NN8?
Only 0.5% fall below 10 Mbps, and just 2.5% are capped at 30-300 Mbps. The vast majority are well served.
How does NN8 compare to NN3 next door?
Very similar performance. Both top 97% gigabit availability and average 300+ Mbps. NN8 is equally excellent.
Neighbouring districts
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Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources