Broadband in NN8 2UL

NN8 2UL is in Wilby, 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 2UL is solid. Superfast (30Mbps+) reaches 100% of premises. The UK average is around 93%. Wilby beats that. Ultrafast (100Mbps+) covers 100%. That puts Wilby 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 2UL: 232 Mbps. Upload: 111 Mbps. Latency: 5ms. 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.

Every premises at NN8 2UL 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 2UL: £1,738,200. That's well above the UK average of £290,000. About 499% 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. Higher price bracket. Budget for stamp duty carefully. Stamp duty at this level adds thousands to the cost.

54 crimes recorded in the latest month. Moderate crime levels here. Most common type: violent crime (14). Second: burglary (9). Third: shoplifting (8). Crime data is at LSOA level, not postcode. Nearby postcodes share these figures. The area covers roughly 1,500 residents. Check the full trend on Police.uk before deciding.

Five schools near NN8 2UL. Nearest: Wilby Church of England Primary School. Distance: 0.33 miles. Type: Voluntary aided school. Second nearest: Ruskin Infant School (0.61 mi). Also: Ruskin Academy (0.61 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: 1,792. Median age: 42. Rural area. 166 people per km². Expect quiet roads and more space between homes. Fewer local amenities. Car likely a must. Deprivation index: decile 8 out of 10. That's least deprived. One of the least deprived areas in England.

Nearest train station: Wellingborough. Distance: 2.2 miles. A short drive or cycle ride. Also: Kettering (7.2 mi). And Northampton (8.5 mi). Five public EV chargers nearby. Closest: 0.61 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: QUEENSWAY MEDICAL CENTRE. Distance: 1.1 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: 70/100. Ticks the boxes for families. 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.

Wilby is a rural area. Open fields and quiet lanes. A car is a must. Public transport is limited. Nearest supermarket may be a drive away.

Where does this data come from? Broadband figures from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025. Crime from Police.uk. House prices from HM Land Registry. Demographics from the ONS Census. Flood data from the Environment Agency. Speed tests from Ookla. All public, all verifiable.

Research is one thing. Being there is another. Walk around NN8 2UL 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 covers the key data for NN8 2UL. Visit in person before deciding. Walk the streets at different times of day. Talk to neighbours if you can. Check parking, noise levels, and local shops. The numbers give you the framework. The visit fills in the rest. Data changes over time. Bookmark this page and check back for updates.