Broadband in NN8 1FB

Wellingborough is home to NN8 1FB. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) coverage at NN8 1FB stands at 100%. That is above the UK average of 93%. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 35.8% of properties. Fewer than half of homes here can get ultrafast speeds. Gigabit-capable connections cover 35.8% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 36% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN8 1FB. 64.2% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 35.8% 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. 35.8% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

What do the broadband speeds at NN8 1FB mean in practice? Upload speeds average 100.63 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 13 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 NN8 1FB yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 1FB see average downloads of 343.85 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 100.63 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 101 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN8 1FB 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

There are 1 cell towers within 1 km of NN8 1FB. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.46 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN8 1FB averages £128,500, which is below the national average of £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 307 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. 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.

Rowan Gate Primary School -Three Sites and Two Satellites is the closest school at 0.01 miles. It is a Community special school school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 1FB 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 1FB has a population of approximately 2308. Median age is 34. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.8 miles from NN8 1FB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57.1 miles. London Euston offers another option at 58.6 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN8 1FB 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN8 1FB is available across 100% of the area. 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.

Suitability scores for NN8 1FB: remote working 60/100, family 55/100, value 85/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN8 1FB 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 1FB is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 1FB compare to its neighbours? NN8 1QU (0.04 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1FD (0.06 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 41.9% gigabit. NN8 1PN (0.07 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4NS (0.07 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN8 1FB, check what technology reaches your specific address. Availability varies by street and sometimes by building. 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 NN8 1FB, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN8 1FB is a strength. Strong broadband coverage gives flexibility for both working and leisure. The area scores well on that front. 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.

Before making a decision about NN8 1FB, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

NN8 1FB 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.