Broadband in NN8 1BD

Looking at NN8 1BD in Wellingborough? 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.

75% of premises at NN8 1BD can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 75% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 75% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 75% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Translating the numbers at NN8 1BD into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 50.33 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 sits at 15 ms. Acceptable for most online gaming. Competitive players may notice occasional lag. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 1BD see average downloads of 302.1 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 50.33 Mbps. Latency sits at 15 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 41 speed tests run by local users.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.39 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

381 crimes were reported near NN8 1BD in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and vehicle crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

St Barnabas Church of England School is the closest school at 0.25 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 1BD 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 1BD has a population of approximately 1377. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.6 miles from NN8 1BD. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 56.8 miles. London Euston offers another option at 58.4 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN8 1BD 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 NN8 1BD 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 NN8 1BD: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN8 1BD falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Wellingborough, 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 1BD is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 1BD compare to its neighbours? NN8 4LA (0.01 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4HJ (0.01 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4HU (0.02 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4BF (0.03 miles, Wellingborough) 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 1BD, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN8 1BD, a few things are worth highlighting. 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. Wellingborough 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 1BD. 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.

NN8 1BD in Wellingborough: 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.