Broadband in NN3 9BW

Looking at Billing as a potential place to live? This guide covers everything from broadband availability to local schools and crime statistics for NN3 9BW. All data comes from verified government sources.

Connectivity in Billing is excellent. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 100%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 100% of the area, which is ideal for anyone working from home or streaming.

Availability is one thing - real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 273 Mbps and upload of 136 Mbps, with 13ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 35 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN3 9BW meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 100% of premises can access 300 Mbps or faster - well ahead of much of the country. Next Generation Access (fibre-based infrastructure) covers 100% of premises.

For mobile signal, the infrastructure is reasonable. There are 0 cell towers within 1km of NN3 9BW and 5 within 2km. The nearest mast is 1.04 km away, which may affect indoor signal quality.

House prices in Billing sit at an average of £165,714, calculated from 7 Land Registry transactions. That's well below the UK national average of around £290,000.

For crime, Billing recorded 126 incidents in the most recent month of Police.uk data. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 45 incidents, followed by shoplifting (21). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

Families will find 5 schools within reach of NN3 9BW. The nearest is St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Voluntary aided school), 0.62 miles away. Standens Barn Primary School is also nearby at 0.65 miles.

Flood risk at NN3 9BW is rated Very Low (Zone 1). That's reassuring for anyone considering the area. Air quality is rated Good with PM2.5 at 3.6 µg/m³. Well within WHO guidelines.

The local area has a population of 1,769 with a median age of 38. It's a semi-rural area (534 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 1 out of 10, making it in the most deprived bracket nationally. Education deprivation is a notable concern here. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas. Health outcomes in this area lag behind the national picture.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 4 miles away. Wellingborough (6.9 mi) and Kettering (10.3 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 3.31 miles away.

Council tax in West Northamptonshire falls most commonly in Band C.

Healthcare access is good. The nearest GP surgery is BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.6 miles away, with 5 practices in the wider area. Availability for new patients may be limited, so it is worth checking directly.

Mobile coverage is excellent, with 4G outdoor coverage at 100% and 5G reaching 98.5%.

Overall, NN3 9BW has its strengths and trade-offs like any area. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.