Broadband in NN8 2EB

Irchester is home to NN8 2EB. Whether you live here or plan to move, the data below paints a clear picture. Broadband, schools, crime, house prices, and local services all follow. The numbers speak for themselves.

100% of premises at NN8 2EB can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. This postcode meets or exceeds that benchmark. 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.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN8 2EB 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 NN8 2EB maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 122.57 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 2EB. For properties without fibre, 4G or 5G home broadband from Three, EE, or Vodafone may be an alternative.

Ookla Speedtest users at NN8 2EB see average downloads of 310.98 Mbps. Advertised speeds often differ from reality. These figures come from actual user tests. Upload speeds average 122.57 Mbps. Latency sits at 7 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 17 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN8 2EB 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 2.36 km away.

House prices near NN8 2EB sit at £200,000 on average. This puts the area below the national benchmark. This is based on 3 recorded transactions from Land Registry data.

27 crimes were reported near NN8 2EB in the most recent month. The level is moderate. The most common category was violent crime. Other frequent types include criminal damage arson and drugs. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Wrenn School is the closest school at 0.82 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 2EB 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 2EB has a population of approximately 1658. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

The nearest train station to NN8 2EB is Finsbury Park, 55.3 miles away. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Ealing Broadway is the next closest at 55.5 miles. London Euston offers another option at 57.1 miles.

Properties around NN8 2EB 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 2EB 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 2EB: remote working 40/100, family 80/100, value 78/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN8 2EB is North Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Irchester, 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 2EB is close to the area average of 99%.

How does NN8 2EB compare to its neighbours? NN8 2DY (0.1 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 2DZ (0.12 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 2DX (0.13 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN8 2EA (0.14 miles, Irchester) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Coverage is broadly similar across these neighbouring postcodes.

Not every property at NN8 2EB 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.

What does all of this mean for someone considering NN8 2EB? Connectivity at NN8 2EB 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. Irchester 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 2EB. 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.

NN8 2EB in Irchester: 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.