Broadband in NN8 1LD

NN8 1LD is in Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire. This guide pulls together data from Ofcom, Land Registry, Police.uk, and more. Every figure is specific to this postcode or its local area. We cover broadband, real-world speeds, house prices, and crime. Plus schools, flood risk, air quality, transport, and GP access. Use it to compare against other postcodes you're considering.

Broadband at NN8 1LD is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Wellingborough beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 98%. That puts Wellingborough ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 98% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN8 1LD: 227 Mbps. Upload: 44 Mbps. Latency: 16ms. Well above the UK average of around 70 Mbps. 4K streaming on multiple devices at once. No problem. Large file downloads finish in minutes, not hours. Data from 26 speed tests in this area.

Zero cell towers within 1km. One within 2km. Sparse tower coverage. Indoor signal may vary. Nearest mast: 1.16km. That distance affects signal. Tower data sourced from OpenStreetMap. More towers generally means better signal and more capacity. Fewer towers can mean congestion at peak times.

Property prices in Wellingborough average £2,650,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 814% higher than the national figure. Based on one Land Registry transaction. Few sales on record. Prices may not reflect current market values. Check Rightmove for current asking prices nearby. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

147 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (41). Second: vehicle crime (39). Third: anti social behaviour (25). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. One month is a snapshot. Look at trends over time.

Five schools near NN8 1LD. Nearest: All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery. Distance: 0.44 miles. Type: Voluntary aided school. Second nearest: Wellingborough School (0.46 mi). Also: Wrenn School (0.51 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Low. Zone: Zone 2. Small chance of flooding. Check if the property has a history of flood claims. Air quality: Good. PM2.5: 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines. Clean air here. No concerns. Good for asthma sufferers and young children.

Local population: 1,501. Median age: 42. Rural area. 396 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 4 out of 10. That's mid-range. Education deprivation is a concern.

Nearest train station: Wellingborough. Distance: 0.5 miles. Walking distance for most people. Also: Kettering (7.1 mi). And Northampton (10.6 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.54 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: Liberty Charge.

Council tax: mostly Band C. Check your exact band at gov.uk/council-tax-bands. Band affects your annual bill by hundreds of pounds.

Nearest GP: ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE. Distance: 0.2 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Walking distance to your GP. Handy. Register with a GP before you need one. Waiting lists vary between practices.

4G outdoor coverage: 100%. 5G outdoor: 96.2%. Strong mobile signal across the area. 5G is widely available here. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom. Street-level signal can vary. Buildings and terrain affect actual reception. Try your handset on-site before switching provider.

Remote working score: 40/100. Workable, but check speeds with your employer. Family score: 50/100. Mixed for families. Depends on priorities. Scores factor in broadband, schools, crime, and GPs. They weight each category by its relevance. A low score doesn't mean the area is bad. It means specific factors may not suit that use case. Compare scores with nearby postcodes to spot patterns.

A note on broadband providers. Ofcom data shows what's available. Not which provider to pick. Actual speeds depend on your line, your router, and your provider. Check BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local FTTP operators. Compare deals at broadbandcompareuk.com or uSwitch. Contract lengths vary. 18 months is standard. Some offer 12. Ask about setup fees. They range from free to £50+. The area gets good real-world speeds. Most providers should deliver on their promises here.

Wellingborough is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Every figure on this page has a source. Ofcom for broadband. Police.uk for crime. Land Registry for house prices. ONS for demographics. Environment Agency for flood risk. Ookla for real speed tests. We don't estimate or interpolate. If the data isn't available, we say so.

A data profile is a starting point. Visit NN8 1LD before making decisions. Drive the commute at peak time. Walk to the local shops. Check mobile signal inside a property, not just outside. Look at the street on Google Maps and in person. They often tell different stories.

NN8 1LD has its strengths and weak spots like anywhere. Use the data above as your starting point. Check providers and schools directly. Visit the area on a weekday and a weekend. Numbers only tell part of the story. The feel of a place matters too. We update these figures regularly as new data is released.