Broadband in NN11 2LJ

This is the area guide for NN11 2LJ, located in Ashby St Ledgers (West Northamptonshire). It covers connectivity, property, safety, and local services. Every claim links back to a specific data point. Read on for the detail.

66.7% of premises at NN11 2LJ can access superfast broadband. The UK average is 93%. There is room for improvement here. Ultrafast broadband (100 Mbps+) reaches 66.7% of properties. Over half of premises have access to faster tiers. Gigabit-capable connections cover 66.7% of premises. Gigabit is available but not yet widespread at this postcode. The maximum download speed recorded is 67% Gigabit. That is above the UK real-world average of 69 Mbps.

Looking at the full speed profile for NN11 2LJ gives a better picture of what to expect. 50% 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. 50% of premises can hit 300 Mbps or more. That is enough for demanding multi-device households.

Here is how the broadband at NN11 2LJ maps against common household needs. Upload speeds average 409.66 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 11 ms. That is excellent for online gaming, competitive play, and real-time applications. Remote working is viable here. Video conferencing, cloud documents, and VPN connections should all perform well.

FWA broadband has not reached NN11 2LJ 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 NN11 2LJ average 435.36 Mbps based on Ookla Speedtest data. This reflects what people actually get, not just what providers advertise. Upload speeds average 409.66 Mbps. Latency sits at 11 ms. That is excellent for responsive browsing and gaming. This is based on 1 speed tests run by local users.

0% of premises at NN11 2LJ 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 50% of the area. NGA typically means speeds of 24 Mbps or above.

The nearest tower is 3.06 km away.

In the latest month of data, 0 offences were recorded in this LSOA area. That is relatively low for England and Wales. Data comes from Police.uk at LSOA level. One month is a snapshot, not a trend.

Welton Church of England Academy is the closest school at 1.13 miles. It is a Academy converter school. Ofsted rates it as Not available. There are 5 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

Flood risk at NN11 2LJ 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 NN11 2LJ has a population of approximately 1123. Median age is 42. That is close to the national median of 40.

Ealing Broadway station is the closest rail link at 65.1 miles from NN11 2LJ. The station is some distance away. Consider driving, or check for direct bus routes. Finsbury Park is the next closest at 67.3 miles. London Paddington offers another option at 68.1 miles.

Properties around NN11 2LJ most commonly fall into council tax Band C. The billing authority is West Northamptonshire. The three most common bands are C (27%), D (25%), B (22%). Band C corresponds to 1991 property values of £52,001 to £68,000. Current values are typically much higher. The spread across mid-range bands suggests a varied housing stock.

4G outdoor coverage at NN11 2LJ reaches 100%. Indoor 4G drops to 99.6%. Indoor coverage is close to outdoor levels. Signal should be reliable throughout the building. 5G outdoor coverage is at 98.5%. 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 NN11 2LJ: remote working 50/100, family 90/100, value 50/100. Remote workers may want to verify actual speeds before committing.

The local authority for NN11 2LJ is West Northamptonshire. The immediate area is Ashby St Ledgers, a distinct community within the wider district. The NN11 postcode area contains 1127 postcodes on this site. Superfast broadband across NN11 ranges from 0% to 100%. NN11 2LJ is below the area average of 94%.

How does NN11 2LJ compare to its neighbours? NN6 7UQ (0.47 miles, Ashby St Ledgers) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 7UF (0.67 miles, Welton) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. NN6 7UJ (0.68 miles, Watford) has 75% superfast coverage and 75% gigabit. NN6 7XN (0.69 miles, Watford) has 100% superfast coverage and 100% gigabit. Neighbouring postcodes tend to have better superfast coverage.

Broadband availability varies by provider and by property. At NN11 2LJ, 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 NN11 2LJ, here is what stands out. West 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. Ashby St Ledgers 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 NN11 2LJ. 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 NN11 2LJ in Ashby St Ledgers. 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.