Broadband in NN8 2NR

Wellingborough is a neighbourhood worth knowing about. Whether you're weighing up a move or just curious about what's available, here's a detailed look at life near NN8 2NR, based on the latest official data.

Connectivity in Wellingborough is excellent. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Availability is one thing - real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 394 Mbps and upload of 145 Mbps, with 9ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 45 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN8 2NR meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster - well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

House prices in Wellingborough sit at an average of £272,200, calculated from 5 Land Registry transactions. That's below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Wellingborough recorded 140 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 51 incidents, followed by shoplifting (15). These numbers reflect a single month and can fluctuate, so consider the broader trend.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN8 2NR. The nearest is Warwick Academy (Academy sponsor led), 0.42 miles away. Great Doddington Primary is also nearby at 0.65 miles.

Very Low flood risk here, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.5 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

The local area has a population of 1,762 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4470 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 7 out of 10, making it less deprived than average.

Transport connections are convenient. The nearest train station is Wellingborough, 1.9 miles away. Kettering (7.6 mi) and Northampton (9 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 0.24 miles away.

Council tax in North Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is HMP FIVE WELLS, 0.5 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 96.2%.

If you're serious about Wellingborough, use the data above as your starting point. Check broadband availability with providers directly, visit schools, and walk the area at different times of day.