Broadband in NN8 6BS

NN8 6BS sits in Wellingborough, part of North Northamptonshire. This guide covers broadband speeds, house prices, schools, and more. Every figure comes from verified public data sources. Use it alongside your own research when comparing areas.

Superfast coverage here stands at 50%. Nationally, 93% of UK premises have access. Some properties may struggle with speed. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 50% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 50% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 50% Gigabit. That is around the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Here is how broadband speeds break down across premises at NN8 6BS. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN8 6BS maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 48.84 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 28 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.

Fixed Wireless Access is not currently available at NN8 6BS. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 6BS see average downloads of 179.93 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 48.84 Mbps. Latency sits at 28 ms. That is acceptable for most online activities. This is based on 3 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN8 6BS 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 0% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.54 km away.

Property at NN8 6BS averages £53,250,000, which is above the UK average of around £290,000. This is based on 1 recorded transaction from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 102 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is higher than average for England and Wales. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and other theft. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Olympic Primary is the closest school at 1.21 miles. It is a Academy sponsor led school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 6BS 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 6BS has a population of approximately 1469. Median age is 38. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 58 miles from NN8 6BS. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 58.2 miles. London Euston offers another option at 59.9 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN8 6BS is 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 6BS 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. Strong 4G coverage combined with limited fixed broadband means 4G home broadband could be a practical alternative here.

Suitability scores for NN8 6BS: remote working 50/100, family 55/100, value 35/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN8 6BS 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 6BS is below the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 6BS compare to its neighbours? NN8 6BT (0.32 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6AH (0.35 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6XY (0.41 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6XX (0.48 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN8 6BS, check individual coverage tools from BT, Sky, Virgin Media, and local operators. 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 6BS, here is what stands out. 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.

NN8 6BS 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.