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Broadband in NN8 2JQ

Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire

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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 29 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

Gigabit (1Gbps+)

Reviewed by Arthur TuringData last verified: 29 March 2026

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Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN8 2JQ

NN8 2JQ 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 2JQ is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Wellingborough beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Wellingborough ahead of most UK postcodes. Enough for streaming, video calls, and smart home devices. Gigabit connections: 100% coverage. Most homes here can get future-proof speeds.

Advertised speeds and actual speeds are different things. Average download at NN8 2JQ: 234 Mbps. Upload: 96 Mbps. Latency: 8ms. 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. Upload speed is strong for cloud backups. Low latency. Good for gaming and video calls. Data from 27 speed tests in this area.

Every premises at NN8 2JQ meets the broadband USO. 100% can get 300 Mbps or faster. That's a strong position for the area. Next-gen fibre infrastructure covers 100% of premises. Most of the area has modern fibre connections.

Average property price near NN8 2JQ: £375,000. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 29% 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. A 10% deposit would be around £37,500. Monthly mortgage payments depend on your rate and term.

140 crimes recorded in the latest month. Around average for a populated area. Most common type: violent crime (51). Second: shoplifting (15). Third: anti social behaviour (12). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Monthly figures move around. The pattern matters more.

Five schools near NN8 2JQ. Nearest: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School. Distance: 0.43 miles. Type: Academy sponsor led. Second nearest: Warwick Academy (0.58 mi). Also: Wilby Church of England Primary School (0.69 mi). Reasonable school options. Check individual school catchment areas for your address.

Flood risk: Very Low. Zone: Zone 1. Lowest category. Unlikely to flood. Insurance shouldn't be affected. 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: 1,762. Median age: 34. Suburban area. 4470 people per km². Mix of residential and local shops. Quieter than city centres. Busier than countryside. Deprivation index: decile 7 out of 10. That's less deprived than average.

Nearest train station: Wellingborough. Distance: 1.9 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Kettering (7.3 mi). And Northampton (8.9 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.24 miles away. Good EV charging options in the area. Operator: BP Pulse.

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: HMP FIVE WELLS. Distance: 0.9 miles. Five practices in the wider area. Check directly about new patient availability. GP lists fill up. Register early if you're moving. Close enough for a quick trip. 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: 55/100. 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 has a suburban feel. Residential streets with local shops nearby. Garden space is common. Traffic is moderate. Good balance between access and quiet.

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.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN8 2JQ at different times of day. Check if the streets feel safe after dark. Look at how well homes are maintained. Visit the nearest park or green space. These things don't show up in statistics.

That's the full picture for NN8 2JQ based on the latest data. Every area has trade-offs. These numbers help you spot them before you commit. Drill into each section above for the details. Compare several postcodes side by side. The right choice depends on what matters most to you. We refresh this data regularly.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit100%
100%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN8 2JQ

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN8 2JQ

Based on 27 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

234

Mbps

Upload

96

Mbps

Latency

8

ms

Tests

27

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN8 2JQ

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Cell Tower Coverage near NN8 2JQ

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN8 2JQ

Remote Worker

40

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

55

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

60

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

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House prices

Average price

£375,000

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£375,000BIBURY CLOSE

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 140

violent crime36%51
shoplifting11%15
anti social behaviour9%12
burglary7%10
vehicle crime7%10
criminal damage arson6%8
public order5%7
other crime4%6
drugs4%5
robbery4%5
other theft3%4
bicycle theft3%4
possession of weapons1%2
theft from the person1%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Our Lady's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Warwick AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Wilby Church of England Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Croyland Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Croyland Nursery School & Day NurseryLocal authority nursery schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi

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Flood risk

Zone 1

🟢

Very low flood risk

This postcode has no recorded flood risk from rivers or sea according to Environment Agency data.

Flood Zone

Zone 1

Risk Level

Very Low

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Wellingborough

1.9 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

7.3 mi

by road

🚂

Northampton

8.9 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

HMP FIVE WELLS

NN8 2NX·0.9 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 3QE·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

ALBANY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE

NN8 4RW·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

WELLINGBOROUGH EXTENDED ACCESS

NN8 4RW·1.3 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE

NN8 1LT·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.9 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

0.2 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

1.1 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

1.1 mi

away

🔋

Cato-hugh

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.2 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.2 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027321

Overall IMD Decile

7 / 10

Above average

Ranked

20,238

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 008E (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income926,540Least deprived
Employment824,472Above average
Education518Average
Health7N/AAbove average
Crime8N/AAbove average
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 036E

Population

1,762

Census 2021

Density

4470

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Area info

Parish

Wellingborough

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027321

Frequently asked questions about NN8 2JQ

What are the broadband speeds available at NN8 2JQ?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN8 2JQ. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.

What is the average house price near NN8 2JQ?

Average property price near NN8 2JQ: £375,000. Based on 1 Land Registry sale.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN8 2JQ?

NN8 2JQ has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN8 2JQ area?

The nearest school to NN8 2JQ is Our Lady's Catholic Primary School (Academy sponsor led), 0.43 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN8 2JQ compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 140 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN8 2JQ for remote working?

NN8 2JQ scores 40/100 for remote working suitability, making it somewhat limited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN8 2JQ?

4G outdoor coverage at NN8 2JQ is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 96.2%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN8 2JQ?

EPC data is not yet available for NN8 2JQ. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN8 2JQ?

The most common council tax band in North Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £1822 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN8 2JQ?

The nearest GP surgery to NN8 2JQ is HMP FIVE WELLS, 0.9 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN8 2JQ?

The nearest train station to NN8 2JQ is Wellingborough, 1.9 miles away. Other nearby stations include Kettering (7.3 mi) and Northampton (8.9 mi).

Is NN8 2JQ a suitable area for families?

NN8 2JQ scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN8 2JQ?

Air quality at NN8 2JQ is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.5 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN8 2JQ?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN8 2JQ is 0.24 miles away (BP Pulse, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN8 2JQ?

Ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN8 2JQ. Gigabit coverage reaches 100%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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