Broadband in NN8 1RQ

Wellingborough is home to NN8 1RQ. 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 0%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. The maximum download speed recorded is Basic only. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN8 1RQ. 100% of connections fall in the 5 to 10 Mbps range. No premises here are stuck below 5 Mbps. Every property meets the basic threshold for video calls.

What do the broadband speeds at NN8 1RQ mean in practice? Upload speeds average 150.53 Mbps. That handles HD video calls, cloud backups, and uploading large files without issues. Streaming is possible but may stutter at busy times. SD quality is more reliable than HD here. Latency is 8 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote workers may find speeds limiting during peak hours. A wired ethernet connection helps with consistency.

FWA broadband has not reached NN8 1RQ 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 1RQ see average downloads of 267.1 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 150.53 Mbps. Latency sits at 8 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 40 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN8 1RQ 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.

Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 1.97 km away. Operators present include Unknown.

147 crimes were reported near NN8 1RQ 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.

Stanton Cross Primary School is the closest school at 0.53 miles. It is a Free schools school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 1RQ 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 1RQ 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 56.3 miles from NN8 1RQ. 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 Kings Cross offers another option at 58.1 miles.

Properties around NN8 1RQ 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN8 1RQ 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 1RQ: remote working 35/100, family 55/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN8 1RQ 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%.

How does NN8 1RQ compare to its neighbours? NN8 1RH (0.4 miles, Finedon) has 0% superfast coverage and 0% gigabit. NN8 1GL (0.41 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1GP (0.45 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1LH (0.47 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit.

When choosing a broadband provider at NN8 1RQ, 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.

Looking at the overall picture for NN8 1RQ, a few things are worth highlighting. Broadband is the main concern at NN8 1RQ. With no superfast coverage, check what alternatives exist before committing. 4G home broadband, satellite, or community fibre schemes may fill the gap. 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 1RQ. 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 1RQ 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.