NN8 postcode
Broadband in NN8 4EB
Wellingborough, North Northamptonshire
Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.
Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 25 March 2026
Flood Risk
Very Low
Fibre (FTTP)
No
Best speed
Gigabit (1Gbps+)
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Gigabit broadband (Gigabit (1Gbps+)) is available at NN8 4EB. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.
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Broadband availability
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)
| Technology | Available | Coverage | Typical Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (ADSL) | 100% | 100% | 10-20 Mbps |
| Superfast (30+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 30-80 Mbps |
| Ultrafast (100+ Mbps) | 100% | 100% | 100-300 Mbps |
| Full Fibre (FTTP) | N/A | N/A | 300-900 Mbps |
| Gigabit | 100% | 100% | 900-1,000 Mbps |
Speed Distribution at NN8 4EB
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Real-World Speeds at NN8 4EB
Based on 64 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)
Download
327
Mbps
Upload
108
Mbps
Latency
13
ms
Tests
64
results
Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Digital Divide at NN8 4EB
Fibre-to-cabinet or better
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
Cell Tower Coverage near NN8 4EB
Within 1 km
1
towers
Within 2 km
1
towers
Nearest Tower
0.8
km away
Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors
Mobile coverage
4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025
4G Outdoor
4G Indoor
5G Outdoor
Networks with 4G
House prices
Average price
£271,714
Sales (5 yrs)
Trend
stable
| Date | Price | Street |
|---|---|---|
| £278,000 | FINEDON ROAD | |
| £233,000 | FINEDON ROAD | |
| £245,000 | FINEDON ROAD | |
| £315,000 | FINEDON ROAD | |
| £326,000 | FINEDON ROAD | |
| £220,000 | FINEDON ROAD | |
| £285,000 | FINEDON ROAD |
Crime summary
Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12Total crimes last month: 341
Schools nearby
Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026
| School | Type | Ofsted | Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Avenue Infant School | Community school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Park Junior School, Wellingborough | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Highfield Nursery School | Local authority nursery school | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Sir Christopher Hatton Academy | Academy converter | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 mi |
| Victoria Primary Academy | Academy sponsor led | Not available | ★★★☆☆ | 0.2 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
Air quality
Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels
Good air quality
Air quality data not available.
WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³
WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³
Area demographics
Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 030A
Population
1,785
Census 2021
Density
12344
per km² · Dense urban
Median Age
32
years (est.)
Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown
Deprivation index (IMD)
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027313
Overall IMD Decile
4 / 10
Below average
Ranked
11,028
of 32,844 areas
Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Wellingborough 004A (2019 boundaries).
| Domain | Decile | Rank | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Income | 4 | 12,341 | Below average |
| Employment | 4 | 11,670 | Below average |
| Education | 3 | 33 | Below average |
| Health | 4 | N/A | Below average |
| Crime | 4 | N/A | Below average |
Transport links
Nearest train stations and towns
Nearest train stations
No train stations found within 15 miles
EV charging nearby
Public EV charging points within 5 miles
Liberty Charge
0.3 mi
away
Liberty Charge
0.3 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.5 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.5 mi
away
BP Pulse
0.5 mi
away
Council tax bands
Band distribution for North Northamptonshire
Most common: Band C
~£1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire
Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25
GP surgeries nearby
Nearest NHS GP practices
ALBANY HOUSE MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
WELLINGBOROUGH EXTENDED ACCESS
new patients
THE REDWELL MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
ABBEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
new patients
QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
new patients
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Looking at NN8 4EB in Wellingborough? Here is what the data says. From broadband coverage to crime rates, this is the full picture. All numbers are from official sources. The guide is updated as new data becomes available.
Superfast coverage here stands at 100%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Coverage at this postcode is strong. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of properties. That is solid coverage for bandwidth-heavy households. Gigabit-capable connections cover 100% of premises. Most homes can access gigabit speeds if they choose to. The maximum download speed recorded is Gigabit (1Gbps+). That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.
Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN8 4EB. 100% 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.
Translating the numbers at NN8 4EB into daily use gives a clearer picture. Upload speeds average 107.59 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 13 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.
Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN8 4EB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.
Real-world download speeds at NN8 4EB average 326.78 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 107.59 Mbps. Latency sits at 13 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 64 speed tests run by local users.
The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN8 4EB, 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 4EB. Limited nearby towers may mean weaker indoor signal. Within 2 km that count rises to 1. The nearest tower is 0.79 km away. Operators present include Unknown.
House prices near NN8 4EB sit at £271,714 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 7 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.
341 crimes were reported near NN8 4EB in the most recent month. The level is higher than average. 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 4EB is The Avenue Infant School. It is a Community school school, 0.18 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.
Flood risk at NN8 4EB 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 4EB has a population of approximately 1785. Median age is 32. That is close to the national median of 40.
Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 56.8 miles from NN8 4EB. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 57 miles. London Euston offers another option at 58.6 miles.
Properties around NN8 4EB 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 4EB 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 4EB: remote working 40/100, family 55/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.
NN8 4EB 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 4EB is close to the area average of 99%.
How does NN8 4EB compare to its neighbours? NN8 4EZ (0.03 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 1US (0.05 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4EL (0.06 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 4DT (0.06 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.
Not every property at NN8 4EB 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 4EB, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN8 4EB 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 4EB. 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.
That is the full data picture for NN8 4EB 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.
Frequently asked questions about NN8 4EB
What are the broadband speeds available at NN8 4EB?
Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN8 4EB. Maximum download speeds reach Gigabit (1Gbps+). Ultrafast coverage is at 100%.
What is the average house price near NN8 4EB?
The average property price at NN8 4EB is £271,714, based on 7 recorded transactions.
What is the flood risk for properties at NN8 4EB?
NN8 4EB has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.
What schools are nearby in the NN8 4EB area?
The nearest school is The Avenue Infant School (Community school), 0.18 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.
How does crime rate in NN8 4EB compare to other areas?
341 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is above average for England and Wales.
How suitable is NN8 4EB for remote working?
NN8 4EB scores 40/100 for remote working suitability. Speeds may limit video-heavy workflows.
What is the mobile signal like at NN8 4EB?
4G outdoor coverage at NN8 4EB is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.
What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN8 4EB?
EPC data for NN8 4EB is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.
What is the council tax band distribution at NN8 4EB?
The most common council tax band near NN8 4EB is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.
How accessible are GP surgeries near NN8 4EB?
GP surgery data for NN8 4EB is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.
What transport links are available near NN8 4EB?
The nearest train station to NN8 4EB is Finsbury Park, 56.8 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.
Is NN8 4EB a suitable area for families?
NN8 4EB scores 55/100 for family suitability. Check school and crime sections above for detail.
What is the air quality like at NN8 4EB?
Air quality at NN8 4EB is rated Good. PM2.5 levels are 3.5 micrograms per cubic metre. This is within healthy limits.
How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN8 4EB?
EV charging data for NN8 4EB is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.
Can I get full fibre broadband at NN8 4EB?
Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.
Area suitability scores
NN8 4EBRemote Worker
40Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.
Family
55Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.
Value for Money
70Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.
Map
Area info
Parish
Wellingborough
District
North Northamptonshire
Region
Constituency
LSOA
E01027313
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