Broadband in NN8 1RA

This is the area guide for NN8 1RA, located in Wellingborough (North Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

Superfast coverage here stands at 81.8%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Most properties here can get a decent connection. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 63.6% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 63.6% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 64% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN8 1RA. 50% of connections fall in the 10 to 30 Mbps range. 50% of connections fall in the 30 to 300 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

Translating the numbers at NN8 1RA into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 44.13 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 16 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.

FWA broadband has not reached NN8 1RA 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 1RA average 227 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 44.13 Mbps. Latency sits at 16 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 26 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN8 1RA 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 50% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.11 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

Property at NN8 1RA averages £427,500, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 2 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

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

The nearest school to NN8 1RA is All Saints CEVA Primary School and Nursery. It is a Voluntary aided school school, 0.54 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 1RA is rated Medium (Zone 3a). Check Environment Agency flood maps for detailed information. Specialist flood insurance may be needed. 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 1RA has a population of approximately 1501. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 55.9 miles from NN8 1RA. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 56.2 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.7 miles.

Properties around NN8 1RA most commonly fall into council tax 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 1RA 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 1RA: remote working 65/100, family 50/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

The local authority for NN8 1RA is North Northamptonshire. 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 1RA is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 1RA compare to its neighbours? NN8 1RW (0.08 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1FE (0.11 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1NW (0.13 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1FH (0.13 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Not every property at NN8 1RA 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN8 1RA, 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.

Data is a starting point for Wellingborough. 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.

That is the full data picture for NN8 1RA in Wellingborough. Use it alongside your own research. For the most current broadband speeds, run a live speed test from this page. Check back periodically as data is refreshed with new releases.