Broadband in NN8 1LT

Wellingborough is home to NN8 1LT. 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 coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 74.1% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 74.1% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 74% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

The speed distribution at NN8 1LT tells a more detailed story than headline figures alone. 33.3% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. 66.7% 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 NN8 1LT maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 57.73 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 8 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 1LT 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 NN8 1LT average 141.17 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 57.73 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 16 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN8 1LT, 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.

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

The average property price at NN8 1LT is £487,688. That is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 4 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

Crime in the LSOA covering NN8 1LT totalled 304 offences last month. This is a higher than average figure. 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.

The nearest school to NN8 1LT is All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery. It is a Voluntary aided school school, 0.29 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 1LT 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 1LT has a population of approximately 2202. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN8 1LT is Finsbury Park, 56.1 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 56.3 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN8 1LT 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 1LT 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.

Suitability scores for NN8 1LT: remote working 70/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

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

How does NN8 1LT compare to its neighbours? NN8 1NL (0.02 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1JN (0.06 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 85.2% gigabit. NN8 1PA (0.07 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 36.5% gigabit. NN8 1NN (0.07 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN8 1LT 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 NN8 1LT, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN8 1LT 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.

Numbers tell part of the story for NN8 1LT. 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.

This covers the key data for NN8 1LT. Broadband, property, schools, safety, and local services all in one place. For area-wide trends, see the Wellingborough hub page. Bookmark this page and check back as new data arrives.