Broadband in NN12 8UB

NN12 8UB sits in Silverstone, part of West 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 NN12 8UB stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 94.7% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 94.7% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN12 8UB gives a better picture of what to expect. 100% 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN12 8UB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 245.62 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency sits at 24 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN12 8UB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Real-world download speeds at NN12 8UB average 237.61 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 245.62 Mbps. Latency sits at 24 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 56 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN12 8UB, 0% of properties do not meet this threshold. Every property here meets the minimum standard. That is not the case everywhere. Next-generation access (NGA) reaches 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.89 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

House prices near NN12 8UB sit at £660,000 on average. This puts the area above the national benchmark. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN12 8UB totalled 10 offences last month. This is a relatively low figure. The most common category was vehicle crime. Other frequent types include violent crime and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN12 8UB is Silverstone Church of England Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.3 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN12 8UB 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 NN12 8UB has a population of approximately 2835. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN12 8UB is Ealing Broadway, 50.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Richmond is the next closest at 53.2 miles. Finsbury Park offers another option at 53.2 miles.

Properties around NN12 8UB most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN12 8UB reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 NN12 8UB: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN12 8UB falls within the West Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Silverstone, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN12 postcode area contains 758 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN12 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN12 8UB is above the area average of 88%.

How does NN12 8UB compare to its neighbours? NN12 8UN (0.06 miles, Silverstone) has 100% superfast coverage and 97.5% gigabit. NN12 8FP (0.06 miles, Silverstone) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 8UR (0.08 miles, Silverstone) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN12 8UH (0.09 miles, Silverstone) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN12 8UB 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.

Pulling the data together for NN12 8UB, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN12 8UB is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. West 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. Silverstone 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 Silverstone. 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 NN12 8UB. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Silverstone hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.