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Broadband in NN10 8HN

Higham Ferrers, North Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed71% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 20 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

No

Best speed

71% Gigabit

Reviewed by Sage MitchellData last verified: 20 March 2026

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HD uses ~5 Mbps per person. 4K uses ~25 Mbps.

Each person on calls needs around 10 Mbps.

Competitive gaming needs low latency as much as raw speed.

Cameras, thermostats, speakers and similar devices each use a few Mbps.

Estimated speed needed14 Mbps

Gigabit broadband (71% Gigabit) is available at NN10 8HN. That covers your 14 Mbps needs with room to spare.

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
30-80 Mbps
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)71%
71%
100-300 Mbps
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
300-900 Mbps
Gigabit71%
71%
900-1,000 Mbps

Speed Distribution at NN10 8HN

100%
300+ Mbps (100%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN10 8HN

Based on 2 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

29

Mbps

Upload

19

Mbps

Latency

38

ms

Tests

2

results

Source: Ookla Speedtest Open Data (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Digital Divide at NN10 8HN

Below USO (can't get 10/1 Mbps)0%
Unable to receive 30 Mbps (no superfast)0%
Next Generation Access (NGA) coverage100%

Fibre-to-cabinet or better

Decent broadband via Fixed Wireless (FWA)0%

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Cell Tower Coverage near NN10 8HN

No cell towers found within 2 km. Mobile signal may be weak in this area.

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.5%

5G Outdoor

96.2%

Networks with 4G

EEO2ThreeVodafone
Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025) · Data at local authority area level

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 2

violent crime50%1
possession of weapons50%1

Schools nearby

Nearest schools within 5 miles · Ofsted ratings as at Jan 2026

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
Chelveston Road SchoolFree schools specialNot available★★★☆☆0.1 mi
The Ferrers SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Higham Ferrers Junior SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Higham Ferrers Nursery and Infant SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.6 mi
Henry Chichele Primary SchoolCommunity schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.7 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

Environment Agency / getthedata.com Open Flood Risk by Postcode

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.5 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)7.8 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)3.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

Open-Meteo Air Quality API (7-day average) · Guidelines: WHO 2021

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: North Northamptonshire 035B

Population

1,489

Census 2021

Density

85

per km² · Rural

Median Age

42

years (est.)

Estimated from area type (density-based); exact value requires Census TS007 age breakdown

Census 2021 (ONS via Nomis NM_2028_1, NM_2026_1)

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027035

Overall IMD Decile

3 / 10

Below average

Ranked

9,364

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on East Northamptonshire 007B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income410,982Below average
Employment39,473Below average
Education237Most deprived
Health5N/AAverage
Crime5N/AAverage
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

No train stations found within 15 miles

NaPTAN · Straight-line distances

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

Believ

Type 22 points

0.5 mi

away

🔋

Believ

Type 22 points

0.5 mi

away

🔋

Gabe-tess

Type 22 pointsPod Point

1.8 mi

away

🔋

Toby-paul

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.0 mi

away

🔋

Milo-noah

Type 22 pointsPod Point

2.0 mi

away

OpenStreetMap Overpass API (replaces decommissioned DFT National Chargepoint Registry, which closed Nov 2024) · Within 5 miles

Council tax bands

Band distribution for North Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · North Northamptonshire

A
12%£1,381
B
25%£1,611
C
28%£1,841
D
22%£2,071
E
9%£2,531
F
3%£2,991
G
1%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for North Northamptonshire, 2024/25

Valuation Office Agency (VOA) · Check exact band at gov.uk

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

HIGHAM FERRERS SURGERY

NN10 8ED·0.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

HARBOROUGH FIELD SURGERY

NN10 0GP·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

EAST NORTHANTS PCN HUB

NN10 0GP·1.6 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

RUSHDEN MEDICAL CENTRE

NN10 9TR·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

SPINNEY BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN9 5GA·1.7 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

NHS website (NHS.uk find a GP) · Nearest 3 GP practicesFind a GP →

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Living near NN10 8HN

Looking at NN10 8HN in Higham Ferrers? 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 71.4% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 71.4% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 71% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN10 8HN gives a better picture of what to expect. 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.

Here is how the broadband at NN10 8HN maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 18.82 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 is 38 ms. Casual gaming works fine. Competitive or fast-paced games may suffer from delayed inputs. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN10 8HN yet. Satellite services like Starlink or 4G home broadband routers can fill the gap where fixed-line options are limited.

Real-world download speeds at NN10 8HN average 29.16 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 18.82 Mbps. Latency sits at 38 ms. Higher latency may affect video calls and gaming. This is based on 2 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN10 8HN 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 100% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 4.31 km away.

2 crimes were reported near NN10 8HN in the most recent month. The level is relatively low. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include possession of weapons. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

The nearest school to NN10 8HN is Chelveston Road School. It is a Free schools special school, 0.05 miles away. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN10 8HN 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 NN10 8HN has a population of approximately 1489. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN10 8HN is Finsbury Park, 55.2 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 56.1 miles. London Kings Cross offers another option at 57.1 miles.

Properties around NN10 8HN 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.

Outdoor 4G mobile signal at NN10 8HN 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.

Suitability scores for NN10 8HN: remote working 70/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Broadband is adequate for most remote working needs.

NN10 8HN falls within the North Northamptonshire local authority area. The immediate area is Higham Ferrers, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN10 postcode area contains 849 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN10 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN10 8HN is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN10 8HN compare to its neighbours? NN10 8HR (0.24 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8LH (0.24 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN10 8HW (0.26 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 64.3% gigabit. NN10 8LJ (0.28 miles, Higham Ferrers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN10 8HN, 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 NN10 8HN, here is what stands out. Connectivity at NN10 8HN 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. Higham Ferrers 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.

Before making a decision about NN10 8HN, visit in person. Check the commute at rush hour. Try the mobile signal indoors. Look at local shops and green spaces. Ask about broadband reliability, not just speed. Data sets the scene, but real life fills in the gaps.

That is the full data picture for NN10 8HN in Higham Ferrers. 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 NN10 8HN

What are the broadband speeds available at NN10 8HN?

Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN10 8HN. Maximum download speeds reach 71% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 71.4%.

What is the average house price near NN10 8HN?

No recent house price data is available for NN10 8HN.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN10 8HN?

NN10 8HN has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1. The area is not at significant risk.

What schools are nearby in the NN10 8HN area?

The nearest school is Chelveston Road School (Free schools special), 0.05 miles away. There are 5 schools within a few miles.

How does crime rate in NN10 8HN compare to other areas?

2 offences were recorded in this LSOA area in the latest month. This is relatively low.

How suitable is NN10 8HN for remote working?

NN10 8HN scores 70/100 for remote working suitability. Broadband is adequate for most remote tasks.

What is the mobile signal like at NN10 8HN?

4G outdoor coverage at NN10 8HN is 100%. 5G reaches 96.2%. Indoor coverage may be lower.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating near NN10 8HN?

EPC data for NN10 8HN is being updated. Check the EPC register for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN10 8HN?

The most common council tax band near NN10 8HN is Band C. The billing authority is North Northamptonshire.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN10 8HN?

GP surgery data for NN10 8HN is being updated. Check NHS.uk for the latest.

What transport links are available near NN10 8HN?

The nearest train station to NN10 8HN is Finsbury Park, 55.2 miles away. Ealing Broadway is also nearby.

Is NN10 8HN a suitable area for families?

NN10 8HN scores 90/100 for family suitability. Good schools and low crime contribute to a high score.

What is the air quality like at NN10 8HN?

Air quality at NN10 8HN 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 NN10 8HN?

EV charging data for NN10 8HN is being updated. Check Zap-Map for the latest.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN10 8HN?

Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 71.4% of premises. Check Openreach and local operators for FTTP availability.

Area suitability scores

NN10 8HN

Remote Worker

70

Based on superfast broadband coverage, FTTP %, and 4G mobile outdoor coverage.

Family

90

Based on Ofsted school ratings, crime rate, flood risk, and GP surgery proximity.

Value for Money

50

Based on broadband quality relative to average house price in the area.

Map

Area info

Parish

Higham Ferrers

District

North Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027035

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