Broadband in NN16 8FB

Looking at NN16 8FB in Rothwell? 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.

11.1% of premises at NN16 8FB can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 11.1% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 11.1% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 11% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how the broadband at NN16 8FB maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 2.14 Mbps. Video calls may drop quality under load. Consider wired connections for important meetings. HD streaming works on one or two devices. 4K may buffer during peak hours. Latency sits at 18 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.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN16 8FB see average downloads of 28.8 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 2.14 Mbps. Latency sits at 18 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

The nearest tower is 2.08 km away.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN16 8FB totalled 23 offences last month. This is a moderate figure. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and criminal damage arson. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN16 8FB is Wren Spinney Community School. It is a Academy special converter school, 1.49 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN16 8FB 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 NN16 8FB has a population of approximately 1792. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 64.8 miles from NN16 8FB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 65 miles. London Euston offers another option at 66.6 miles.

Properties around NN16 8FB 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 NN16 8FB 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN16 8FB: remote working 20/100, family 80/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN16 8FB is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Rothwell, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN16 postcode area contains 763 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN16 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN16 8FB is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN16 8FB compare to its neighbours? NN16 8XF (0.12 miles, Rothwell) has 63.2% superfast coverage and 63.2% gigabit. NN14 1QL (0.48 miles, Rothwell) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 1JR (0.67 miles, Thorpe Malsor) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 1JP (0.73 miles, Thorpe Malsor) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN16 8FB, 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 NN16 8FB, here is what stands out. Where fixed broadband falls short, strong 4G coverage offers a practical backup.

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 Rothwell. 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.

NN16 8FB in Rothwell: broadband, house prices, crime, schools, and more. All from verified sources. Run a speed test above for a live reading. Compare with nearby postcodes to see how this area stacks up against its neighbours.