Broadband in NN16 8XF

NN16 8XF sits in Rothwell, 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.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN16 8XF stands at 63.2%. That is below the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 63.2% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 63.2% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 63% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN16 8XF gives a better picture of what to expect. 25% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 75% of connections fall in the 300 Mbps or faster range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls. Over half of connections exceed 300 Mbps. That supports multiple 4K streams, large file transfers, and cloud gaming without issue.

Here is how the broadband at NN16 8XF maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 217.28 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 11 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN16 8XF yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN16 8XF average 238.91 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 217.28 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 12 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN16 8XF fall below the Universal Service Obligation of 10 Mbps. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 75% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 2.26 km away.

Property at NN16 8XF averages £192,000, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 23 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 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 8XF is Cilddewi Uchaf. It is a Welsh establishment school, 1.45 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN16 8XF 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 8XF 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 64.9 miles from NN16 8XF. 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 66.7 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN16 8XF 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 NN16 8XF 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 8XF: remote working 50/100, family 80/100, value 85/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN16 8XF 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 8XF is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN16 8XF compare to its neighbours? NN16 8FB (0.12 miles, Rothwell) has 11.1% superfast coverage and 11.1% gigabit. NN14 1JR (0.58 miles, Thorpe Malsor) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 1QL (0.59 miles, Rothwell) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN14 1JP (0.7 miles, Thorpe Malsor) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN16 8XF has better superfast coverage than its immediate neighbours.

Not every property at NN16 8XF 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN16 8XF? 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. Rothwell 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 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.

That is the full data picture for NN16 8XF in Rothwell. 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.