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Broadband in NN3 9DT

Billing, West Northamptonshire

Gigabit broadband is available at this postcode.

Best speed85% Gigabit
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Free, independent comparison · Ofcom verified data · Updated 15 March 2026

Flood Risk

Very Low

Fibre (FTTP)

TBC

Best speed

85% Gigabit

Reviewed by Rex BlackwellData last verified: 15 March 2026

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Broadband availability

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 (Jul 2025)

Living near NN3 9DT

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

Broadband here is strong. Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) covers 100% of premises, and ultrafast (100Mbps+) reaches 85%. Gigabit-capable connections are available to 85% of the area. That puts Billing ahead of many parts of the country.

Availability is one thing - real-world speeds are another. Ookla Speedtest data shows an average download speed of 131 Mbps and upload of 66 Mbps, with 11ms latency. That lines up well with the Ofcom coverage figures. This is based on 40 speed tests in the area.

Every premises at NN3 9DT meets the Universal Service Obligation for broadband. In fact, 91.3% 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.

Mobile connectivity infrastructure is adequate in this area. There is 1 cell tower within 1km of NN3 9DT and 6 within 2km. The nearest mast is 0.99 km away.

The average house price around NN3 9DT comes in at £329,500 from 5 sales on record. That's above the UK national average of around £290,000.

The latest Police.uk data shows 176 crimes in the LSOA covering NN3 9DT. That's around average for an area of this size. Violent Crime was the most common category with 76 incidents, followed by anti social behaviour (24). It's always worth checking the latest figures before making a decision about moving.

There are 5 schools in the surrounding area. The nearest is St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Voluntary aided school), 0.42 miles away. Ecton Brook Primary School is also nearby at 0.52 miles.

Flood risk at NN3 9DT 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. Clean air is one less thing to worry about.

The local area has a population of 1,611 with a median age of 34. It's a suburban area (4062 people per km²). On the Index of Multiple Deprivation, this area scores decile 4 out of 10, making it around average on the deprivation scale. Crime deprivation is higher than most areas.

Transport connections are reasonable. The nearest train station is Northampton, 4.2 miles away. Wellingborough (6.6 mi) and Kettering (10 mi) are also within reach. For electric vehicle owners, there are 5 public charging points nearby, the closest being 3.05 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, 0.4 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 9DT has good credentials for remote workers. Dig into the specific sections above for the full breakdown.

TechnologyAvailableCoverageTypical Speed
Standard (ADSL)100%
100%
10-20 Mbps
Superfast (30+ Mbps)100%
100%
TBC
Ultrafast (100+ Mbps)85%
85%
TBC
Full Fibre (FTTP)N/A
N/A
TBC
Gigabit85%
85%
TBC

Speed Distribution at NN3 9DT

30–300 Mbps (9%)
300+ Mbps (91%)

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

Real-World Speeds at NN3 9DT

Based on 40 Ookla Speedtest results (Q4 2025)

Download

131

Mbps

Upload

66

Mbps

Latency

11

ms

Tests

40

results

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

Digital Divide at NN3 9DT

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

Mobile coverage

4G & 5G coverage · Ofcom Connected Nations 2025

4G Outdoor

100%

4G Indoor

99.6%

5G Outdoor

98.5%

Networks with 4G

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

Cell Tower Coverage near NN3 9DT

Within 1 km

1

towers

Within 2 km

6

towers

Nearest Tower

1.0

km away

Unknown

Source: OpenStreetMap Contributors

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Area suitability scores

NN3 9DT

Remote Worker

70

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

Family

55

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

Value for Money

60

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

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House prices

Average price

£329,500

Sales (5 yrs)

Trend

stable

DatePriceStreet
£630,000HIGH STREET
£115,000HIGH STREET
£320,000HIGH STREET
£285,000HIGH STREET
£297,500HIGH STREET

Crime summary

Based on Police.uk data for 2025-12

Total crimes last month: 176

violent crime43%76
anti social behaviour14%24
shoplifting10%18
criminal damage arson8%14
other theft6%11
vehicle crime6%10
public order5%9
burglary4%7
other crime2%3
drugs1%2
robbery1%1
possession of weapons1%1

Schools nearby

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

SchoolTypeOfstedRatingDistance
St Andrew's Ceva Primary SchoolVoluntary aided schoolNot available★★★☆☆0.4 mi
Ecton Brook Primary SchoolAcademy converterNot available★★★☆☆0.5 mi
Blackthorn Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.7 mi
Rectory Farm Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.8 mi
Northampton AcademyAcademy sponsor ledNot available★★★☆☆0.8 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

Council tax bands

Band distribution for West Northamptonshire

C

Most common: Band C

1,841/yr · West Northamptonshire

A
8%£1,381
B
22%£1,611
C
27%£1,841
D
25%£2,071
E
12%£2,531
F
4%£2,991
G
2%£3,452

Annual council tax estimates for West Northamptonshire, 2024/25

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

Transport links

Nearest train stations and towns

Nearest train stations

🚂

Northampton

4.2 mi

by road

🚂

Wellingborough

6.6 mi

by road

🚂

Kettering

10.0 mi

by road

Haversine calculation from postcode coordinates · Straight-line distances

GP surgeries nearby

Nearest NHS GP practices

1

BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 5EN·0.4 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

2

MAYFIELD SURGERY

NN3 8DW·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

3

DR ABBAS

NN3 8DW·1.0 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

4

RILLWOOD MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8HZ·1.1 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

5

WOODVIEW MEDICAL CENTRE

NN3 8AW·1.5 miles away
Not accepting

new patients

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

Air quality

Particulate matter & nitrogen dioxide levels

Good air quality

Air quality data not available.

PM2.5 (fine particles)3.6 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 15 μg/m³

PM10 (coarse particles)8.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 45 μg/m³

NO₂ (nitrogen dioxide)4.4 μg/m³

WHO guideline: 25 μg/m³

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

EV charging nearby

Public EV charging points within 5 miles

🔋

EV Solutions

Type 2

3.0 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

4.5 mi

away

🔌

InstaVolt Ltd

CHAdeMO

4.5 mi

away

🔋

BP Pulse

Type 22 points

4.7 mi

away

🔋

Orla-alma

Type 22 pointsPod Point

5.9 mi

away

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

Deprivation index (IMD)

English Indices of Deprivation 2019 · LSOA: E01027142

Overall IMD Decile

4 / 10

Below average

Ranked

10,549

of 32,844 areas

Decile 10 = least deprived 10% of England. Decile 1 = most deprived 10%. Based on Northampton 011B (2019 boundaries).

DomainDecileRankAssessment
Income410,615Below average
Employment513,853Average
Education426Below average
Health4N/ABelow average
Crime21Most deprived
English Indices of Deprivation 2019 (MHCLG)

Area demographics

Data for LSOA: West Northamptonshire 026B

Population

1,611

Census 2021

Density

4062

per km² · Dense urban

Median Age

34

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)

Area info

Parish

Billing

District

West Northamptonshire

Region

Constituency

LSOA

E01027142

Frequently asked questions about NN3 9DT

What are the broadband speeds available at NN3 9DT?

Superfast broadband (30Mbps+) is available to 100% of premises at NN3 9DT. Maximum download speeds reach 85% Gigabit. Ultrafast coverage is at 85%.

What is the average house price near NN3 9DT?

The average property price near NN3 9DT is £329,500 based on 5 recorded sales from HM Land Registry.

What is the flood risk for properties at NN3 9DT?

NN3 9DT has a Very Low flood risk rating, classified as Zone 1 by the Environment Agency. This means the area is not considered at significant risk of flooding.

What schools are nearby in the NN3 9DT area?

The nearest school to NN3 9DT is St Andrew's Ceva Primary School (Voluntary aided school), 0.42 miles away. There are 10 schools within a few miles of this postcode.

How does crime rate in NN3 9DT compare to other areas?

In the latest month of data, 176 crimes were reported in this area (LSOA level). This is around average. The most common category was violent crime.

How suitable is NN3 9DT for remote working?

NN3 9DT scores 70/100 for remote working suitability, making it well suited for home workers. This score factors in superfast broadband coverage, full fibre availability, and mobile signal strength.

What is the mobile signal like at NN3 9DT?

4G outdoor coverage at NN3 9DT is 100%, with 5G outdoor at 98.5%. Networks available include EE, O2, Three, Vodafone. Data is at local authority level from Ofcom Connected Nations.

What is the most common energy efficiency rating for homes near NN3 9DT?

EPC data is not yet available for NN3 9DT. Energy Performance Certificates are recorded when properties are sold or rented. Check the EPC register at epc.opendatacommunities.org for individual property ratings.

What is the council tax band distribution at NN3 9DT?

The most common council tax band in West Northamptonshire is Band C. Band D council tax is approximately £2071 per year. Check your exact band at gov.uk.

How accessible are GP surgeries near NN3 9DT?

The nearest GP surgery to NN3 9DT is BROOK MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.4 miles away. There are 5 GP practices within reach.

What transport links are available near NN3 9DT?

The nearest train station to NN3 9DT is Northampton, 4.2 miles away. Other nearby stations include Wellingborough (6.6 mi) and Kettering (10 mi).

Is NN3 9DT a suitable area for families?

NN3 9DT scores 55/100 for family suitability, rated reasonably suitable. This score considers Ofsted school ratings, crime rates, flood risk, and proximity to GP surgeries.

What is the air quality like at NN3 9DT?

Air quality at NN3 9DT is rated Good with PM2.5 levels at 3.6 µg/m³. This is within healthy limits set by the WHO.

How far is the nearest EV charging point from NN3 9DT?

The nearest public EV charging point to NN3 9DT is 3.05 miles away (EV Solutions, Type 2). There are 5 charging points within 5 miles.

Can I get full fibre broadband at NN3 9DT?

Yes - ultrafast broadband (100Mbps+) is available to 85% of premises at NN3 9DT. Gigabit coverage reaches 85%. Providers like BT, Virgin Media, or local full fibre operators may serve this area.

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