Broadband in NN8 6DL

Looking at NN8 6DL 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 6DL. 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.

What do the broadband speeds at NN8 6DL mean in practice? Upload speeds average 171.68 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 7 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 6DL. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 6DL see average downloads of 320.87 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 171.68 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 86 speed tests run by local users.

The USO guarantees every UK home at least 10 Mbps. At NN8 6DL, 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.

The nearest tower is 2.74 km away.

House prices near NN8 6DL sit at £292,960 on average. This puts the area near the national benchmark. This is based on 43 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

In the latest month of data, 7 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. The most common category was burglary. Other frequent types include anti social behaviour and violent crime. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN8 6DL is Redwell Primary School. It is a Academy converter school, 0.48 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN8 6DL 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 6DL has a population of approximately 2429. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Finsbury Park station is the closest rail link at 58.1 miles from NN8 6DL. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 58.2 miles. London Euston offers another option at 59.8 miles.

The most common council tax band near NN8 6DL 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.

4G outdoor coverage at NN8 6DL 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 6DL: remote working 40/100, family 90/100, value 70/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

NN8 6DL 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 6DL is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 6DL compare to its neighbours? NN8 6DS (0.04 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6DQ (0.04 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6DR (0.05 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 6DN (0.06 miles, Wellingborough) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN8 6DL 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 6DL, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN8 6DL 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 6DL. 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 6DL 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.